The forecast would still make the Switch 2 the fastest-selling game console of all time, but it’s indicative of the widespread uncertainty that Trump’s tariffs have caused across industries.
Researcher DFC Intelligence cut its 2025 global forecast for sales of Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 video-game console, citing uncertainty over tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
The gaming and digital media outfit now predicts sales of 15 million Switch 2 units this year, down from an earlier projection of 17 million.

