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Nintendo projected 15 million Switch 2 sales in its first year, lower than analyst predictions of 16.8 million. Despite strong initial demand, with pre-orders exceeding expectations in Japan, concerns over US tariffs and rising consumer costs led to the conservative forecast. President Shuntaro Furakawa noted tariffs could impact US sales if price increases become necessary. Nintendo expects to sell 45 million Switch 2 games in the fiscal year.

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