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Nintendo Switch 2 smashes record as company's fastest-selling console

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Posted on June 11, 2025

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TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Nintendo said on Wednesday it had sold more than 3.5 million Switch 2 units in the first four days after its launch, making the console the company's fastest-selling gaming

Nintendo Switch 2 Breaks Sales Records as Fastest-Selling Console

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Nintendo said on Wednesday it had sold more than 3.5 million Switch 2 units in the first four days after its launch, making the console the company's fastest-selling gaming device to date.

Last month, the Kyoto-based company forecast Switch 2 sales would reach 15 million during the current financial year ending next March.

"Fans around the world are showing their enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch 2 as an upgraded way to play at home and on the go," Nintendo of America President and Chief Operating Officer Doug Bowser said in a statement.

Nintendo has sold 152 million Switch devices since it was first launched in 2017, creating a games juggernaut with titles including "The Legend of Zelda" and COVID-19 pandemic breakout hit "Animal Crossing: New Horizons".

The more powerful second-generation version, which went on sale on June 5, bears many similarities with its predecessor but offers a larger screen and improved graphics. It is sold with titles including "Mario Kart World".

(Reporting by Chang-Ran Kim; Editing by Kate Mayberry)

Key Takeaways

  • Nintendo Switch 2 sold over 3.5 million units in four days.
  • It is the company's fastest-selling gaming device to date.
  • Nintendo forecasts 15 million Switch 2 sales by next March.
  • The console features a larger screen and improved graphics.
  • Popular titles include 'Mario Kart World' and 'Animal Crossing'.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Nintendo Switch 2 units were sold in the first four days?
Nintendo sold more than 3.5 million Switch 2 units within the first four days after its launch.
What is the sales forecast for the Nintendo Switch 2?
Nintendo forecasts that Switch 2 sales will reach 15 million during the current financial year ending next March.
What improvements does the Nintendo Switch 2 offer?
The second-generation Switch features a larger screen and improved graphics while retaining similarities to its predecessor.
What titles are included with the Nintendo Switch 2?
The Nintendo Switch 2 is sold with popular titles including 'The Legend of Zelda' and 'Animal Crossing'.
How many total Switch devices has Nintendo sold since 2017?
Since its launch in 2017, Nintendo has sold a total of 152 million Switch devices.

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