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Nintendo expects Switch to initially ship 2 million units

Nintendo president and CEO Tatsumi Kimishimi says he expects the company's upcoming console-handheld hybrid, the Switch, to sell 2 million units by the end of March, 2017.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

October 26, 2016

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Newsbrief: Nintendo president and CEO Tatsumi Kimishima says he expects the company's upcoming Switch console-handheld hybrid to ship 2 million units by the end of March, 2017 -- its launch month, and the end of Nintendo's fiscal year.

Kimishima laid out those sales expectations during today's quarterly earnings briefing, which was relayed through Twitter by the Wall Street Journal's Takashi Mochizuki. 

The CEO reportedly also suggested consumers will be able to get their hands on the console before launch, and that, despite its portable nature, the Switch won't supplant the 3DS. He also revealed the Switch won't be sold at a loss. 

Even if the Switch does manage to hit that 2 million target by the end of March, it's unlikely to have a huge bearing on Nintendo's financial performance for the year.

 

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Chris Kerr

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Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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