The fastest-selling gaming system in the history of Nintendo, the Switch 2, has recently been released. More than 3.5 million units were sold globally in only four days following its June 5, 2025, release, more than the first sales numbers of its predecessor and even Sony’s PlayStation 5.
President and Chief Operating Officer of Nintendo America, Doug Bowser, said in a statement, “Fans around the world are showing their enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch 2 as an upgraded way to play at home and on the go.”
Released in 2017 with over 152 million units sold worldwide, the original Switch’s legacy was improved with the help of the Nintendo Switch 2. This updated model has significant improvements while maintaining the hybrid design that enables both handheld and docked gameplay. It boasts 256GB of built-in storage, enhanced graphics powered by Nvidia’s Tegra T239 CPU, and a bigger 7.9-inch LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The console also enables 4K resolution while docked for a more engaging gaming experience.
Nintendo Switch 2 has included popular games such as ‘Mario Kart World’ to further increase the hardware developments’ appeal and to draw both fresh players and devoted fans. The early popularity of the console was greatly influenced by this deliberate packaging; stores say that their stock sold out soon after it launched.
Nintendo faces the difficult task of keeping this momentum going notwithstanding the strong first sales data. Compared to the original Nintendo Switch’s $299. 99, the elevated launch price of $449.99 could discourage long-term adoption, especially among casual gamers. Furthermore, manufacturing costs and pricing decisions could be affected by continuing international trade tensions and the possibility of tariffs.
Nintendo expects 15 million Switch 2 units to sell for the fiscal year ending in March 2026 going forward. Provided the company can maintain the present sales rate and deftly negotiate outside obstacles, experts think the console may go beyond this estimate and reach maybe 20 million units.
