Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 is officially the fastest-selling console in the company’s history—doubling the global launch numbers of the original Switch. According to newly shared data, over 3.5 million units were sold in just four days worldwide, beating the record previously held by the PlayStation 5.
Switch 2 Sales Set New Industry Records
After weeks of regional data drops from China, the UK, Spain, and France, Nintendo has now confirmed to IGN that global sales for Switch 2 are more than double what the original Switch achieved in the same launch window back in 2017. With Mario Kart World riding shotgun as a breakout hit, Switch 2 is off to a historically strong start.
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Switch 2 Global Sales
The record-shattering numbers place Switch 2 ahead of Sony’s PlayStation 5, which sold 3.4 million units in its first four weeks. Nintendo’s latest hardware reached that milestone in less than half the time, making it the fastest-selling video game console of all time.
With launch availability still rolling out in some regions and Nintendo Direct updates revealing an expanded lineup—including features like the GameChat camera—there’s little sign of slowdown. Price hikes have stirred debate, but the numbers paint a clear picture: Switch 2 is dominating launch charts worldwide.
What Comes Next?
Stay tuned as we track Switch 2’s performance across Japan, the Americas, and Europe. With titles like Mario Kart World posting huge attach rates, the Switch 2 era has begun with serious momentum.
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