The Nintendo Switch 2 has likely surpassed 5 million units sold in June, but the initial sales data that briefly circulated was misleading. The information, which suggested the new Nintendo console had reached 5 million sales in the previous month, was later confirmed by Nintendo to be testing data and not an actual sales figure. 
Senior analyst David Gibson took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify that the data was inaccurate, and not related to any official sales projections.
Despite the confusion, experts still expect strong sales for the console. David Gibson anticipates that Nintendo will announce 5.4 million units sold next month. Niko Partners’ Daniel Ahmad also believes that even 5 million units sold may be an underestimation, indicating that the console is performing well beyond expectations. Early indicators suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 is flying off the shelves worldwide. In fact, over 3.5 million units were sold within the first four days of its launch. Unfortunately, demand is still outpacing supply, with many stores selling out as soon as new stock arrives.
At a recent investor meeting, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa apologized for the supply chain issues, assuring that the company is working to ramp up production to meet the overwhelming demand for the Switch 2. While it’s difficult to predict precise sales numbers, there’s no doubt that the Nintendo Switch 2 is a success. Available worldwide, the system has already garnered significant attention, and Chris’s review highlights how it represents a major upgrade from its predecessor.