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While the Nintendo Switch 2 launched only a week ago, it's already set the record for being the fastest-selling Nintendo console ever. Today, the company shared that the latest 2-in-1 gaming system sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days.
For reference, the original Nintendo Switch sold 2.74 million units in its first month, while Sony sold 4.4 million units of the PlayStation 5 in seven weeks, according to Daniel Ahmad, director of research and insights at Niko Partners.
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Clearly, the successor to one of the most transformative consoles on the market is a big hit with consumers, even during a time of economic uncertainty with impending tariffs and ongoing trade talks. The question now is not necessarily how the sales figures of the Switch 2 will decrease over time -- that's a given -- but when.
From the looks of it, things won't be slowing down soon, as Nintendo has prepared well for the Switch 2's high demand, with preorder night out of the way and its biggest retail partners consistently restocking for in-store purchases and pickups.
Just the other morning, I stopped by my local Target for a quick grocery run, only to find a small queue of Switch 2 buyers. Without thinking much, I stood in line for less than five minutes and walked out with a Mario Kart World bundle, a $499 purchase that currently lists for about $750 on eBay.
The early success of the Switch 2 shouldn't surprise anyone, really. It's been eight years since the original console released, giving Nintendo enough time to work in meaningful upgrades with version two. They include a larger 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen (from 6.2-inch 720p), more RAM (12GB vs. 4GB) and processing power, Joy-Cons that more easily attach and detach thanks to the magnetic mechanism, and more.
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All of these changes equate to a gaming experience that, after just a few days of playtime, already feels significantly better. You could also argue that this time, Nintendo has been able to focus more on refining the Switch experience -- rather than selling the concept of a convertible console that shifts from TV to portable.
Nintendo previously forecasted selling 15 million Switch 2 units by March 2026. Considering it's taken the company just four days to reach 20% of the goal, it's safe to say that the Switch 2 is on track to be Nintendo's most successful gaming console ever.
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