Nintendo Switch 2 Shatters Records with 3.5 Million Units Sold in Just 4 Days
Discover how Nintendo's newest console shattered global sales records in just four days—get all the details and industry insights here!
Nintendo Switch 2 Breaks Company Sales Records in First Four Days
Nintendo's latest console, the Nintendo Switch 2, has made an impressive debut, achieving record-breaking global sales numbers within just its first four days on the market.
Highest First-Four-Day Sales for Nintendo Hardware
Nintendo announced on Wednesday that the new Switch 2 has sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in the four days after its June 5 release. This marks the highest global sales total for any Nintendo hardware during its initial four days.
Comparison With Previous Models
- The original Nintendo Switch sold 2.74 million units worldwide—but over the span of nearly a month, and launch supplies were limited despite strong demand.
- As of March 31, total Switch family sales reached 152.12 million units. This figure includes the Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED models.
- Across all its variants, Switch software sales now total 1.391 billion units.
Sales Projections
Nintendo forecasts:
- 15 million Switch 2 units will be sold in the new fiscal year, ending March 31, 2026.
- 4.5 million units of the original Switch console are expected to sell in the next year.
Launch & Availability
- Global release: June 5
- Pre-orders: Opened on April 24 after a short delay from the initial April 9 date, prompted by the need to assess the impact of tariffs and shifting market conditions.
- Launch details: Originally unveiled April 2, with a launch price of US$449.99.
Notable Features of the Nintendo Switch 2
The Switch 2 introduces several enhancements over its predecessor:
- Joy-Con 2 controllers:
- Attach magnetically
- Larger control sticks and SL/SR buttons
- Built-in mouse controls
- Bundled with new Grip and Straps
- Switch Pro Controller (new version):
- Includes a new C button
- GR/GL buttons on the back
- Headphone jack
- C button activates GameChat for voice chat with other players
- Technical upgrades:
- 4K resolution and HDR support
- 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen
- 120 fps capability
- Two USB-C ports and improved fan ventilation
- Better built-in speakers and microphone
- Larger, robust, freely adjustable stand
- 256 GB of fast storage (original Switch had 32 GB)
- Supports microSD Express Cards (but not standard microSD cards)
Timeline of Events
- January 16: Switch 2 officially unveiled
- April 2: Full launch details and global pre-order date announced
- April 9: Original U.S. pre-order date postponed due to tariff reviews
- April 24: Pre-orders open
- June 5: Worldwide launch
Source
Read more on the official Nintendo website.