Switch 2 Remains The Fastest-Selling Console In The US At 4.4 Million Units

It is time to switch.

B-b-but!! The internet told me that Switch 2 and Nintendo were DOOMED because of the lackluster holiday sales!!! How can this be?!?!

/s

Remember all the doomposting and "stocks dropping" just because of a single random report from Chris Dring a couple of weeks ago? Sure feels silly now.

@theconstellationiris Beat me to it. xD

It should be noted that the “35% more than the PS4” specifically refers to sales in the same relative span of time, in case it wasn’t obvious.

People will see that banner and go “OMG Switch 2 outsold the PS4 already, wow!!!!” and I hope to head that misapprehension off at the pass for those who don’t bother reading the actual article.

That also said, I freaking love my Switch 2.

Well, there it is. NS2 had a solid holiday and was the reason for an increase of sales for video games compared to December of 2024. Similar to 2017, PS5 led in November while Switch 2 led in December (this was true for the PS4 and original Switch). The sky is falling! Lol

It is a little interesting that this article cites a 35% sales drop for Switch 2, but fails to specify when the time period for said "drop." If I didn't know any better, I'd assume NL was trying to save face for earlier speculation.

I guess that ends any speculation on a poor Christmas season. Sounds like Switch 2 is doing very well.

No, no, no, NO! This is WRONG! The Switch 2 isn't selling well! It was supposed to have a bad holiday, and Nintendo should actually rethink its strategy because these numbers aren't right.

...At least that's what the loud people on the internet told me.

Juat waiting on a few more "must-haves" to add myself to that number.

Nintendo is getting more doomed by the minute. And yet plenty of people (outside Japan because they already love it, I might add) can afford a Switch 2, its games, and its accessories than expected. Even in this economy, people will always find a way to buy stuff they really want. Only enthusiasts care about game key cards.

Keep the games coming. Switch 2 will be fine.

im pretty sure prime 4 sale numbers are pretty good in the u.s. as well since uk sales dont count since they prefer sports games over there.

I know Nintendo raised their prediction from 12 to 15 million units this fiscal year (ends March 31st), so if the US was at 4.4 million at year end and Japan was around 4 million 7 days ago, plus whatever Europe is at, it seems like they have a shot at making it to 15 million. Looking forward to Nintendos next financial report!

I dont own any Nintendo stock or anything, just generally interested in the success (or in some cases, lack thereof) of certain companies.

The PS4 also had the advantage of launching in November in peak holiday/ Christmas shopping.

Obviously Switch 2 had also just navigated it's 1st Christmas but the PS4 would have been the hot brand new must have item back in 2013

While I'm definitely glad to have mine this early on into its life cycle, if only because it basically acts like a Switch Pro, playing most games for the original Switch better than its predecessor could, I do think that Nintendo needs to step up their first party offerings for the new system this year, especially if they have any intentions of keeping this momentum going.

@Solid_Python need to dig out some of the highlights from that comment section. Some absolute gems in there.

I guess the click bait Youtube thumbnails, Reddit and Twitter were wrong about the Switch 2's failure. They are going to be mad when the next mainline Mario and Pokemon come out and it sells like crazy.

Wait, you mean to tell me that internet grifters are wrong and the Switch 2 is doing great? Why I never! 🤭🤭

But but but Nintendo is doomed! Switch 2 is a flop, etc etc.

@WiltonRoots speaking of that, this article also forgets to mention that Switch 2 was the best selling hardware in terms of both units and revenue for the month of December and it's about 50% ahead of the Switch 1 in the same timespan.

So much for the "5 year old PS5 is outselling the Switch 2!!!!!!111!!11!" comments lol

Nintendoooome...!

Ah no, sorry, my mistake.

Are you going to issue a retraction for reporting wrong information before?

But I thought the greedy Nintendo was being taught a harsh lesson?

You know the sad part is the "Nintendo greedy" narrative won't stop even if Nintendo doesn't raise prices during the shortage like it's competition.

Greedy, entitled consumers won't be happy unless they think they're saving money. Then they'll complain about quality because they want bargain prices and premium performance at the same time.

I hope the message Nintendo takes from this is that Wario Land needs to return. GBA beat Switch 2 and Wario Land 4 was a major launch window game.

@Divide_and_Wander They raised it from 15m to 19m actually.

B-b-b-but! Sky-high game prices! Insane console prices! Terrible games that don't run at 640 FPS and start five seconds ago on my 120 inch Ultra 8k TV! Yoshi's tax evasion! Wario's capitalism issues!

...Am I doing the fearmongering right?

Struggling… I wish I was struggling like Nintendo 🤭

And NiniNo Unlocked said Switch 2 will be Nintendo's downfall...
Hah.

@Haruki_NLI - Ouch, im not entirely optimistic they'll hit that number given the sales slump during the holidays. Back to NintenDOOMed! >D

Nintendo Switch 1, released March 2017 coming off the Wii U disaster which made the next console sales a challenge sold 15 million units globally by end 2017

Nintendo Switch 2, released June 2025 coming off the Switch 1 success sold 10 million units to end 2025

@Solid_Python yes, I noticed they conveniently omitted that Switch 2 was the top seller in units and dollars for December 2025 in the US.

@Tyranexx you forgot to insult anyone that tries to speak reason or bring up market conditions as a whole.

You aren't properly fear mongering unless you also bully anyone who speaks against you into silence.

I’m also happy the Switch 2 Pro Controller is the best-selling accessory of 2025. Well-deserved. That thing is quite possibly my favorite controller ever. It’s absolutely smooth and comfortable in every way. I can play any game with it, new or old.

Imagine how strong the company would be if they eventually started winning!

Nintendo make Sony look consumer friendly

Does that Zelda totk bag hold the switch 2? I thought it was to small?

Please let me know

@GamingGod Sony permanently lost the ability to claim consumer friendliness when they decided to charge $600 in 2006 (equivalent to US$970 today - more than twice the price of the Switch 2) for the PS3. Nintendo hasn't done anything that out of touch yet.

So it really is true, the Switch 1 sold 1,5 million units, during its first December and the Switch 2 sold around 1 million. Thanks for giving the numbers.

Looking forward to Yoshi.