Nintendo's new Switch 2 console breaks sales records in first 4 days
Nintendo said Wednesday it had sold a record 3.5 million Switch 2 units worldwide in the first four days after the console was launched.
'This is the highest global sales level for any Nintendo hardware within the first four days,' the Japanese video game giant said in a statement.
Featuring a bigger screen and more processing power, the Switch 2 is an upgrade to Nintendo's blockbuster Switch console.
A gamer plays Mario Kart World on the new Nintendo Switch 2 video game console system by Japanese video game company Nintendo. Photo: AFP
It was released last Thursday to a global swell of fan excitement that included sold-out pre-orders and midnight store openings.
Since its 2017 launch, the original Switch – which enjoyed a popularity boost during the pandemic with hit games such as Animal Crossing – has sold 152 million units.
That makes it the third bestselling console of all time.
Analysts predicted last week that Nintendo could score record early sales with the Switch 2, but it remains to be seen if it can match the performance of its predecessor.
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