Nintendo Switch has sold-in (shipped) 14.86 million, 3DS 72 million, Nintendo's FY 2017 Nine Months Earnings

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FiveOVER said:
How is the ship vs sold argument relevant here? To my knowledge, the Switch has no problems clearing stock. What difference does it make?

Units shipped aren't available instantly to buy on shelves, they're in transit etc.