Look Sports Media – Nintendo’s latest console, the Switch 2, has shattered expectations, selling over 3.5 million units globally in a mere four days since its June 5th launch. This makes it the fastest-selling Nintendo console in history, eclipsing even the wildly popular Wii. While some initial criticism focused on the limited launch titles – primarily Mario Kart World – the console’s impressive performance speaks volumes. The strong sales figures are likely to continue climbing with highly anticipated releases like Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokémon Legends: Z-A slated for later this year.
The Switch 2’s success is particularly noteworthy when compared to its predecessors. The original Switch, while immensely popular, only managed 2.7 million sales in its first month. The Switch 2’s blistering pace also outstrips the PlayStation 4 (2.1 million in two weeks, 4.2 million in six weeks) and the PlayStation 5 (4.4 million in seven weeks), although the PS5 launch was hampered by supply chain issues. The Switch 2 has already surpassed 25% of the Wii U’s lifetime sales, a stark contrast to the underperforming console’s 13.7 million units sold.
Ampere Analysis projects even more staggering numbers for the Switch 2: 13 million units by the end of 2025, 32.2 million by 2026, 51.2 million by 2027, and a potential 104.3 million by the end of the decade. If these predictions hold true, the Switch 2 could rival the Wii’s phenomenal 101.6 million units sold. Nintendo’s initial projection of 15 million Switch 2 sales within the next fiscal year now seems remarkably conservative. The early success of the Switch 2 is a testament to Nintendo’s enduring appeal and the power of a well-executed console launch, even with a relatively limited initial game library. The gaming world is watching with bated breath to see if this incredible momentum can be sustained.
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