According to official data from Nintendo, the new Nintendo Switch 2 sold twice as many units as the original Switch during its launch. This highlights the incredible success the hybrid console has had in just its first few days on the market.
The results were especially strong in the United States, where the Nintendo Switch 2 became the fastest-selling Nintendo console ever, outperforming all previous systems released by the company.
We already knew that over 3.5 million units were sold in just four days, but the real impact becomes even more clear when you compare it to how other consoles performed at launch. This comparison shows just how massive this debut has been.
Despite the cost of the console and its games, fans showed no hesitation. In fact, many rushed to buy the Switch 2, possibly out of fear that global economic conditions could lead to future price hikes. The high price point didn’t seem to discourage anyone.
Breaking Records Worldwide
Speaking of records, the Nintendo Switch 2 also broke records in Japan, outperforming legendary systems like the PlayStation 2 and Game Boy Advance in terms of launch sales. This is yet another sign that players have responded very positively to this new platform.
Now the big question is: what will happen in the coming weeks? Will this strong start begin to slow down, or will demand remain high? And will Nintendo have enough stock to meet that demand? This is something that many industry experts have been wondering about.
At this stage, the numbers speak for themselves. Nintendo has clearly delivered a hit with the Switch 2, and it remains to be seen if they can keep up the momentum. With so many fans already on board, the coming months will tell us if the success can be sustained, or if this was just a launch-day explosion.
