
Nintendo Switch 2 Breaks Records as Fastest-Selling Console Ever!
2025-06-11
Author: Jessica Wong
Nintendo Switch 2 Shatters Sales Records!
In an astonishing reveal, Nintendo has announced that the Switch 2 has sold over 3.5 million units within just four days of its launch, making it the fastest-selling game console of all time! Released to sky-high expectations, the Switch 2 not only met but exceeded the hype, trouncing sales figures from previous consoles.
Historic Launch Figures Outshine Competitors
According to gaming analyst Daniel Ahmad, the Switch 2 is officially the fastest-selling home video game console in history. To put this into perspective, the PlayStation 4 took 16 days to reach 2.1 million units and six weeks to hit 4.2 million. This new Nintendo console also left the PS5 in the dust; Sony took seven weeks to sell 4.4 million units, impacted by pandemic-related supply issues.
Demand Meets Supply: A Perfect Launch Formula
Nintendo executed a masterful strategy, ensuring inventory levels were sufficient to satisfy immense consumer demand. While preorders sold out at major retailers in the U.S., there was still some limited availability on launch day for those brave enough to queue up at midnight.
UK Sales: A Different Perspective
Though the Switch 2's launch didn’t break records in the UK, it still made a significant impact, becoming the fourth best-selling console according to NielsenIQ. Compared to the U.S. buzz, Brits found it relatively easier to secure a unit.
Can Nintendo Sustain This Momentum?
Analysts had anticipated strong sales despite a lean launch lineup of games, and it’s clear that pent-up demand played a significant role in the Switch 2's success. The big question remains: can Nintendo maintain this sales velocity? With a target of 15 million units sold by March 2026, the Switch 2 is off to a spectacular start.
Looking Back: The Original Switch Legacy
The original Nintendo Switch, released in March 2017, sold 17.79 million units in its first year and has since surpassed 150 million throughout its lifetime. With the Switch 2's explosive start, it aims to follow closely in its predecessor's footsteps.