Nintendo Switch 2 Shatters Records with Over 6 Million Units Sold
Discover the exciting world of Mario Kart, the hit game that sold 5.63 million units—your ultimate guide to racing fun and gaming tips!
Nintendo Reports Strong Year-End Results and Impressive Switch 2 Sales
Mario Kart World has achieved remarkable success, selling 5.63 million units since its launch.
Nintendo's Fiscal Year Highlights
Nintendo recently released its year-end financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The company revealed some exciting figures, especially regarding the new Switch 2 system.
Switch 2: A Record-Breaking Launch
- As of June 30, 2025, Switch 2 has sold 5.82 million units.
- Including sales after June 30, the total surpasses 6 million units in just seven weeks.
- The console sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in the first four days after its release on June 5, setting a new record for Nintendo hardware during its initial days.
Software Sales and Popular Titles
- Total Switch 2 software sales reached 8.67 million units.
- The launch game, Mario Kart World, contributed 5.63 million units, including bundle packs.
- Digital sales made up 59.3% of total software sales.
Overall Nintendo Console Sales
- The Nintendo Switch family (including Lite and OLED) has sold 153.10 million units.
- Total software sales for all Switch consoles are 1.415 billion units.
- In the current fiscal year, Switch hardware sales are 0.98 million units, a 53.5% decline from last year.
- Software sales for the year are 24.4 million units, down 20.4% year-over-year.
Note: Switch games are compatible with the Switch 2.
Future Outlook
Nintendo is optimistic about the upcoming year:
- They forecast selling 15 million Switch 2 units in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
- They expect to sell 4.5 million units in the next year.
Additional Insights
- The Switch console launched in March 2017.
- As of the end of 2022, the Switch has surpassed Sony's PlayStation 4 and Nintendo's own Game Boy/Game Boy Color, making it the third best-selling console of all time.
- It currently trails only the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS.
- If Nintendo's sales projections are accurate, the Switch might soon surpass the DS.
Price Changes and Market Conditions
- Nintendo is raising prices for Switch, Lite, and OLED consoles in the U.S., citing market conditions.
- Prices for certain accessories, amiibo, and the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo are also increasing.
- New tariffs will take effect in the U.S. starting August 7.
Source: Nintendo Financial Report (see link 2)