The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Now The Fastest-Selling Console in History
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TheNintendo Switch 2has made history as the fastest-sellingNintendohardware and overall console of all time.
Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 sold more than 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days. It's now become the 'fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever globally.' Doug Bowser, President and COO of Nintendo of America, said in astatement, 'Fans around the world are showing their enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch 2 as an upgraded way to play at home and on the go. We are thankful for their response and happy to see the fun they are already having with Nintendo Switch 2 as they explore new features and games that bring friends and family together in new ways.'
Although unannounced as of writing,Centro LEAKSadded that the Switch 2's numbers have also made it the fastest-selling console in history. It reported that theSony PlayStation 5sold 3.4 million units in one month, while thePlayStation 4sold 2.1 million in its first 16 days.
Not only from Nintendo, Switch 2 is now the fastest selling console ever in the history of video games!
PS5 took 1 full month to sell 3.4 million while PS4 2.1 million during its first 16 days.https://t.co/IdasjD9jug
— Centro LEAKS (@CentroLeaks)June 11, 2025
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