Switch 2 Smashes Sales Records: Fastest Selling Console Ever!

07/23/2025 Nintendo

Hey everyone! I've got some exciting news from the world of gaming. The new Nintendo Switch 2 is making waves, and it's already a huge success. It turns out, the Switch 2 has become the fastest-selling video game hardware in US history! Can you believe it? It zoomed past the PS4, which previously held the title.

According to the latest data, around 1.6 million Switch 2 units were sold in the US during its launch month. That's massive! The PS4, which was the previous record holder, sold about 1.1 million units back in November 2013. Nintendo really knocked it out of the park with this one.

And guess what? The Switch 2 wasn't just selling a lot; it was the best-selling console of the month in terms of both physical unit sales and dollar sales. I think this shows how much people were hyped for this new console.

Mario Kart's Popularity

It seems like everyone who bought a Switch 2 also wanted to race! A whopping 82% of US Switch 2 owners who got their console in June also bought Mario Kart World, either as a physical copy or as part of a bundle. Who can resist a bit of Mario Kart, right?

While the launch was a huge success, it wasn't without its bumps. Nintendo had to delay pre-orders in the US back in April and even raised the prices of accessories due to tariffs. Some retailers even canceled pre-orders. Despite all this, the Switch 2 still managed to smash records, so I guess the hype was stronger than any setbacks.

All this Switch 2 excitement has given the entire gaming market a huge boost. Consumer spending in the US, including hardware and accessories, hit new all-time highs. Hardware spending jumped by 249% compared to last year, reaching $978 million. June accessory spending also hit a record high of $293 million. Clearly, people are excited about gaming!

When asked if the Switch 2 is now set to surpass the original Switch's lifetime sales, an analyst mentioned that launch sales and lifetime sales don't always correlate. For example, the PlayStation 2 had a relatively small launch but ended up being one of the best-selling consoles of all time. So, while the Switch 2 has had a fantastic start, only time will tell how it performs in the long run.

In its first four days, the Switch 2 sold 3.5 million units worldwide. That's an incredible number. While some people have criticized the high cost of the console, games, and accessories, it seems like that hasn't stopped people from buying it. I'm curious to see how the Switch 2 evolves and what new games and features Nintendo will bring to the table. It's definitely an exciting time to be a gamer!