Nintendo President Says Switch 2 Is in “Good Shape” Ahead of Holiday Season

The holiday shopping season is one of the biggest opportunities for Nintendo to strengthen its hardware sales, and the company believes its latest console is heading into that period from a strong position. Despite concerns from analysts that Nintendo Switch 2 sales could be losing momentum, president Shuntaro Furukawa says the company is seeing encouraging results and feels well prepared for the weeks ahead.

Speaking during a Q&A session following Nintendo's latest financial report, Furukawa pointed to the console's growing install base and the performance of recent software releases as reasons for optimism. According to the president, Switch 2 adoption has progressed smoothly since the system launched in June 2025, with its installed base now exceeding 25 million units.

Furukawa also highlighted the impact of Pokémon Pokopia, which he said helped drive hardware sales globally when it launched in March. That momentum carried into the company's new fiscal year, giving Nintendo a stronger position as it approaches the end-of-year shopping period.

Ocarina of Time Remake Gives Switch 2 Another Boost

One of Nintendo's biggest recent successes has been The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake. Furukawa described the game's launch performance as very positive, noting that it has already contributed to strong sales across several regions.

The remake reportedly sold more than 5.2 million copies in its first four days, making it the biggest launch for a Nintendo Switch 2 game so far. Its early performance gives Nintendo another major software success to build on as the company looks to attract more players to the platform.

The response is particularly notable given the original game's reputation among longtime Zelda fans. The remake preserves the core adventure while introducing updated visuals and changes intended to make the experience smoother for modern players.

Nintendo's ability to pair major releases with its hardware has long been an important part of its platform strategy. With Ocarina of Time Remake already off to a strong start, the company has another high-profile release helping draw attention to Switch 2.

Holiday Sales Will Be Important to Nintendo's Annual Targets

Although Furukawa expressed confidence in the console's position, he also acknowledged how much the holiday period matters to Nintendo's overall hardware business. The company typically ships a substantial portion of its annual console volume during this stretch, making the coming weeks particularly important.

"Holiday season sales significantly impact the number of units shipped annually for our dedicated video game platform business," Furukawa explained. He added that, following hardware price revisions, sales trends over the next several weeks will be key to achieving Nintendo's current sales guidance.

That makes the holiday season an important test of whether Switch 2 can maintain its momentum. Nintendo may be encouraged by its current install base and recent software performance, but the company will still need strong hardware demand to meet its expectations.

The company has also indicated that it is not currently planning another Switch 2 price increase, offering some reassurance to consumers following earlier pricing changes.

For now, Furukawa believes Nintendo is in "good shape" heading into the holiday season. Whether that confidence translates into another major sales period will become clearer as the shopping season progresses.

Do you think the Nintendo Switch 2 will have a strong holiday season, or is its sales momentum starting to slow down?