Nintendo is holding a Nintendo Direct this week, making it a good time to gather expectations and speculation about what the gaming giant may unveil.

Nintendo has raised its full-year operating profit forecast by 16% to 370 billion yen ($2.45 billion) for the financial year ending March 2026.

Nintendo’s highly anticipated Switch 2 console has made a historic debut, becoming the fastest-selling gaming device of all time.

Gaming enthusiasts lined up eagerly for the launch of Nintendo’s Switch 2 on Thursday, amid expectations of a worldwide shortage driven by strong demand.

Nintendo shares surged on Thursday after the company reported unexpectedly high demand for pre-orders of its upcoming Switch 2 console, especially in Japan.