Sales of Nintendo Switch 2 is breaking records globally and regionally, and has become the fastest-selling console ever, according to market analysts. Can it maintain the momentum?
Nintendo Switch 2 launched on June 5 in a number of countries. After just four days, over 3.5 million units had been sold worldwide, according to Nintendo's own figures.
This makes Switch 2 the fastest-selling console of all time. It took Sony 16 days to sell 2.1 million PS4 consoles and seven weeks to sell 4.4 million PS5 consoles, according to market analyst Daniel Ahmad from Niko Partners.
Can Switch 2 keep up the pace?
Can it maintain the pace? The popularity of the original Switch (152 million units sold) suggests that the quite similar Switch 2 could also become a long-term bestseller, but higher prices on hardware and games may dampen sales.
Also read: Nintendo Switch 2 launch: Everything you should know
Switch 2 offers three play modes. Photo: Nintendo
Critics have also pointed to a modest launch line-up of games. However, Switch 2 is now powerful enough to run many PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series titles. Several of these are already being ported.
Switch 2 can be used in handheld mode or docked to a TV via HDMI, meaning it competes with traditional consoles, handheld consoles and smartphones.
The popularity of Switch and Switch 2 stands in stark contrast to the predecessor, Wii U, which launched in late 2012. Within just a few months, it was clear that the Wii U was a flop.
- Source: Nintendo, Niko Partners
