How much does the switch have to sell to be a success?

[Ljink96]

vivster said:

Ljink96 said:
I think 40-50 Million is fair. But considering it won't be sold at a loss, anything they sell will technically be a success.

They won't lose on the hardware but what about software and R&D costs? Just selling hardware won't make them a profit.

Again if it isn't sold at a loss recouping R&D shouldn't take long either... Especially if Nintendo struck big with Nivida.  I know selling hardware doesn't automatically mean overall profit but they will be making profit off of each console sold by the rumors. They won't be losing money. R&D costs that accured over time and marketing, I'm not including in my thoughts.