That's in an upbeat outlook from Nintendo.

The Japanese firm said it expects to sell 24 million of its switch consoles in the year ending March 2021.

That's up from an earlier prediction of 19 million, and it's still seen as cautious by analysts.

It comes as people look for ways to entertain themselves at home in.

Tendo also raised its profit forecast by 50% to $4.3 billion.

Operating profit for July to September more than doubled from a year before, to around $1.4 billion.

Sales of the switch had been high 12.5 million was sold in the first half.

Even so, Nintendo has been reluctant to increase its forecasts.

The company believes the boost from consumers stuck at home could prove to be short lived.

A new gaming machines due to enter the market will soon provide a challenge to Nintendo.

Sony and Microsoft are scheduled to release their new consoles, the PlayStation five and Xbox.