Nintendo Switch 2 Breaks Sales Records with 3.5 Million Units Sold
Nintendo's Switch 2 has shattered records by selling over 3.5 million units worldwide within just four days, surpassing the original Switch's first-month sales. Priced at $450, it boasts a larger screen, improved controllers, advanced processors, and backward compatibility. Despite this strong start, it still trails the original Switch's 150 million total sales since 2017.
Nintendo has officially confirmed that its new handheld console, the Switch 2, sold more than 3.5 million units worldwide within the first four days of launch. This milestone makes it the fastest-selling Nintendo device ever, outpacing the original Switch, which sold 2.74 million units in its first month.
Priced at $450 for the standard American version, the Switch 2 features a larger screen, revamped Joy-Con controllers, and more advanced processors. It also supports backward compatibility with games from the original Switch, making it an attractive upgrade for existing users.
The console launched with updated versions of popular titles like Breath of the Wild and an exclusive new game, Mario Kart World, which have contributed to its early success and strong demand.
Despite these impressive early sales, the Switch 2 still has a long way to go to match the original Switch's total sales, which have exceeded 150 million units since its 2017 debut.
For gamers eager to get their hands on the new console, stock remains limited. Resources like CNET's Switch 2 tracker can help locate available units.
Nintendo America has not yet provided additional comments on the launch or future plans for the Switch 2.
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