Nintendo has done it again — and this time, it’s bigger than ever. Just four days after its global launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold over 3.5 million units, making it the fastest-selling console in the Japanese gaming giant’s history.
Launched on June 5, 2025, the Switch 2 builds on the legacy of the original 2017 Nintendo Switch, which has already moved 152 million units worldwide. The new device, while retaining the hybrid handheld/home-console concept, features a larger screen, significantly enhanced graphics, and comes bundled with fan-favorite game titles like the brand-new “Mario Kart World.”
According to Nintendo of America President and COO Doug Bowser, the reception has been phenomenal. “Fans around the world are showing their enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch 2 as an upgraded way to play at home and on the go,” Bowser said in a press release.
The buzz around the console had been building for months, and it lived up to expectations. Fans in cities like New York were seen camping outside flagship stores in the days leading up to release, dressed as characters from games like Luigi’s Mansion and The Legend of Zelda.
Nintendo projects that Switch 2 will sell 15 million units before the end of this fiscal year in March 2026 — a bold target that now seems within reach thanks to explosive initial demand. Industry analysts believe the combination of Nintendo’s iconic franchises and new hardware improvements will make Switch 2 another major milestone for the company.
The device offers a seamless upgrade for current Switch owners and an attractive gateway for new gamers. Titles such as “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” which gained massive popularity during the COVID-19 lockdowns, are now being updated to support the new hardware, enhancing gameplay even further.
With the holidays just months away, many retailers are already struggling to keep up with demand. If this pace continues, the Switch 2 might surpass even the original’s sales trajectory — a remarkable feat for any sequel device in the gaming world.
Whether you’re a long-time Nintendo fan or someone just getting into gaming, the Nintendo Switch 2 is shaping up to be the console of the year — and maybe even the decade.
