Nintendo Switch 2 sets this new record within four days of launch
Nintendo
's highly anticipated Switch 2 has shattered company sales records, selling over 3.5 million units within its first four days on the market. This launch, confirmed by the Japanese gaming giant on Wednesday, makes the Switch 2 Nintendo's
fastest-selling gaming console
to date. Notably, this strong start positions the Kyoto-based company well to achieve its forecast of selling 15 million Switch 2 consoles during the current financial year, which concludes next March.
"Fans around the world are showing their enthusiasm for
Nintendo Switch 2
as an upgraded way to play at home and on the go," stated Doug Bowser, president and chief operating officer (COO) of Nintendo of America.
The original Nintendo Switch, launched in 2017, has already sold more than 152 million units globally, establishing itself as a gaming powerhouse with titles like "The Legend of Zelda" and "Animal Crossing: New Horizons", which became a sensation in the pandemic era.
The second-generation console, which hit shelves on June 5, retains several features of its predecessor while offering key enhancements, including a larger screen and improved graphics. The new console is bundled with popular titles such as "Mario Kart World."
Nintendo announces Splatoon Raiders for Switch 2
Nintendo has also announced that it is launching Splatoon Raiders, a new Splatoon spinoff game, which is currently in development for its Switch 2 console. The announcement was made via Nintendo's mobile news app.
The game is expected to transport players to an area known as the Spirhalite Islands, where they will investigate a mystery alongside the fictional pop group Deep Cut. Nintendo has yet to confirm its official launch date.
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