Switch 2 Blows Past Records to Reach 3.5 Million Sales in Just 4 Days
We knew it was popular, but Nintendo on Wednesday confirmed that its new Switch 2 handheld game console has sold more than 3.5 million units worldwide within the first four days of release. That makes it the fastest-selling Nintendo device ever, flying past other releases like the original Switch, which by comparison sold 2.74 million units in its first month.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched at $450 for the standard America version of the console, which has yet to be affected by the latest tariffs.
It features a larger screen, revamped Joy-Con controllers, more advanced processors and backwards compatibility with Switch 1 games. It currently features updated versions of classics like Breath of the Wild, as well as the exclusive new game Mario Kart World. Watch this: We Finally Unbox and Play the Switch 2. Should You Buy One? 09:23
Despite massive early-day sales, the Switch 2 still has a long ways to go to catch up to the original Switch, which has sold over 150 million units since its 2017 release date.
If you've been looking but haven't been able to buy one yet, check out CNET's Switch 2 tracker for where it's still in stock.
Nintendo America did not immediately respond to a request for further comment.
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