Summary
On June 10, Nintendo said that the newly releasedSwitch 2had set the company’s record for the fastest-selling console, with over 3.5 million units sold in four days. Nintendo stated that the hardware improvements of theSwitch 2over its predecessor, alongside the inclusion ofMario Kart Worldas one of the launch bundles, were both factors in driving up the console’s sales.
The Switch 2’s launch on June 5 came after weeks of chaotic pre-order windows and efforts from both Nintendo and its retail partners to deter scalpers and ensure enough stock. Although the Switch 2 is larger than the original Switch console, thehardware differences between the two Nintendo systemsare more apparent. With an upgraded Nvidia processor and support for DLSS upscaling technology, the Switch 2 can also enhance the performance and graphical quality of original Switch games likePokemon Scarlet and VioletandSuper Mario Odysseyvia free updates that are currently available to download.
Althoughreports of the Switch 2’s initial sales indicated a record-breaking debut, Nintendo confirmed how well the Switch 2 performed in its first weekend.According to a Nintendo news release, the company stated that the Switch 2 sold over 3.5 million units worldwide within four days, from June 5 to 8. Nintendo added that the Switch 2’s 3.5 million sales figure makes it the fastest-selling console in the company’s history, as it has outperformed the original Switch within a similar timeframe. Nintendo stated that the sales figures accounted for all available Switch 2 unit configurations sold globally, along with region-locked consoles available in Japan for a lower price. However, the precise numbers for each Switch 2 console option, such as theMario Kart Worldbundle, were unavailable as of this writing.
Nintendo Switch 2 Sets Company Hardware Record
By comparison, the first Switch console sold over 2.7 million units globally in under a month. Since then, the Switch has become one ofthe best-selling video game consoles of all time, behind the Nintendo DS and Sony’s PlayStation 2. Though it remains to be seen how many units the Switch 2 will sell over the coming weeks and beyond, both Nintendo and its retail partners across the globe are consistently keeping console stocks replenished to meet the demand.
Withtitles likeDonkey Kong BananzaandMetroid Prime 4: Beyondarriving later in 2025, the Switch 2’s momentum will continue to grow throughout the summer. Only time will tell how Nintendo’s new system will fare compared to its predecessors in the months ahead.
