{"id":3828,"date":"2025-06-11T09:29:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T09:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/?p=3828"},"modified":"2025-06-12T12:19:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T12:19:00","slug":"nintendo-switch-2-officially-breaks-record-for-fastest-selling-console-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.nichesitetool.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/11\/nintendo-switch-2-officially-breaks-record-for-fastest-selling-console-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Switch 2 officially breaks record for fastest-selling console ever"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nintendo<\/a> has announced the worldwide sales figures for the Switch 2<\/a> after four days, and they’re more than any other console in history.<\/p>\n

After insiders claimed<\/a> the Switch 2 was set to break worldwide sales records, Nintendo has confirmed the console has done exactly that.<\/p>\n

In a post on X, Nintendo announced the Switch 2 has sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days, making it not only the fastest-selling Nintendo console ever but the fastest-selling console of all time.<\/p>\n

This means the Switch 2 is already outpacing the original Switch, which managed 2.7 million units within its first month in 2017. Nintendo set a target of 15 million sales<\/a> for the Switch 2 by the end of March next year, and if stock remains plentiful, these early figures suggest it will surpass that number easily.<\/p>\n

While Nintendo has only talked about the console’s sales in terms of the company’s own history, it appears to be the fastest-selling console ever. The PlayStation 5 shipped (not sold) 3.4 million units<\/a> within its first four weeks, while the PlayStation 4 sold 2.1 million units<\/a> within its first month.<\/p>\n

Sony’s PlayStation 5 was subject to significant stock shortages amid the pandemic, so the Switch 2’s success is a reflection of Nintendo’s efforts to ensure there’s plenty of supply. Prior to launch, Nintendo said it planned to have enough consoles to counter scalpers<\/a>, and it seems like that strategy has worked.<\/p>\n

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#NintendoSwitch2<\/a> has sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days, becoming the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever globally. pic.twitter.com\/JNrl3Z92pv<\/a><\/p>\n

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n

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As for UK numbers<\/a>, the Switch 2 is the fastest-selling Nintendo console ever in the country, but it is the fourth overall behind the Xbox Series X\/S, the PlayStation 4, and the PlayStation 5. The UK has always been Nintendo’s least successful major market though, so that isn’t surprising.<\/p>\n

The Switch 2’s success is particularly impressive considering its launch line-up, outside of Mario Kart World<\/a>, is devoid of essential exclusives from Nintendo.<\/p>\n

There is strong third party support but only for existing titles, some of which are fairly old. The only two exclusive third party titles are Konami’s Survival Kids<\/a> and the budget-priced Fast Fusion.<\/p>\n

Nintendo’s first party output is set to expand in the coming months, with Donkey Kong Bananza<\/a>, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond<\/a>, Kirby Air Riders, and Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Z-A all expected to arrive before Christmas.<\/p>\n

Nintendo also recently announced<\/a> a Splatoon spin-off called Splatoon Raiders, although it’s unclear when it will be released.<\/p>\n

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