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Nintendo Switch And Switch 2 Updated Sales Numbers Announced
Nintendo has released updated sales figures for the Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2, as of March 31, 2026. The Nintendo Switch has sold 155.92 million units, while the Switch 2 has reached 19.86 million units. The report also details sales for top-selling first-party titles on both consoles.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is still not a million seller on Switch or Switch 2
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has achieved combined sales of one million units across the Nintendo Switch and its successor. The article analyzes the sales performance of the highly anticipated title.
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales at 19.86 Million Units With Nintendo Switch Sales Pushing to 155.92 Million Units
Nintendo's latest fiscal report reveals the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 19.86 million units in its first fiscal year, while the original Nintendo Switch reached 155.92 million units sold, surpassing the Nintendo DS. The company forecasts 16.5 million Nintendo Switch 2 units for the next fiscal year and plans to increase its price by $50 in North America starting September 1st.
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Sold Over 4m Units in Six Weeks on Switch
Nintendo revealed that Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen sold over four million units combined on the Nintendo Switch within their first six weeks of release. Other titles like Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Mario Kart World, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and Donkey Kong Bananza also reported strong sales figures for the fiscal year.
Nintendo Switch 2 console has sold 19.86 million units since launch
The Nintendo Switch 2 console has reportedly sold 19.86 million units since its launch. This figure indicates strong market performance for the new hardware.
Nintendo sold over 8 million Pokémon games in 2026 as Pokopia proves a big hit
Nintendo reported strong sales for its Pokémon titles in 2026, with Pokémon Pokopia selling over four million units on the Nintendo Switch 2 in its first five weeks. Ports of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen also exceeded four million sales. Pokémon Legends: Z-A has sold 12.79 million copies across both Switch and Switch 2, while Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream sold 3.8 million units in two weeks.
PS5 sales are 42% behind PS4 at this point in the generation, and it's got nothing to do with the price increase
Sony's PlayStation 5 console sales are currently 42% behind the PlayStation 4's performance at the same point in their respective lifecycles. Despite recent price increases, the article suggests this sales gap is not directly attributable to cost, highlighting a potential shift in market dynamics for the current generation.
Sony has sold over 93 million PS5 consoles since launch in 2020
Sony has sold over 93 million PlayStation 5 consoles since its launch in 2020. The company reported selling 1.5 million units in its Q4 2025 earnings results.
PS5 Sales Drop Nearly 50% Compared To This Time Last Year, But Has Still Shipped 93.7m Units
Sony's Q4 2025 financial report indicates a significant drop in PlayStation 5 shipments, with 1.5 million units sold in the quarter, down from 2.8 million in the previous year. Total shipments for the fiscal year reached 16 million, compared to 18.5 million in FY2024, placing the PS5 behind the PS4's lifetime sales at this point. The report also notes a second impairment filing against Bungie.
Nintendo has now sold 19.86 million Nintendo Switch 2 units worldwide
Nintendo has reported that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 19.86 million units worldwide as of March 31, 2026, surpassing its previous target. The company also announced that the original Nintendo Switch has shipped 55.77 million units globally, with 356.24 million games sold for the system.
Switch Lifetime Sales Inch Toward PS2, But Price Hikes May Hurt Its Chances
The Nintendo Switch is nearing the lifetime sales of the PlayStation 2, having sold 155.92 million units as of March 31, 2026. However, recent price increases for the console family in the US and Japan, along with Nintendo's own forecast of only 2 million sales in the next fiscal year, may hinder its chances of surpassing the PS2's 160 million mark.
Sony Ships 93.7 Million PS5 Consoles, But Recent Sales Down by Almost 50%
Sony reported that total PlayStation 5 console shipments have reached 93.7 million units, with 1.5 million sold in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. This represents a nearly 50% decrease compared to the same period last year, with the full fiscal year seeing 16 million shipments, down from 18.5 million in fiscal year 2024. The company plans to base future hardware sales on memory procurement and expects hardware profitability to remain similar to fiscal year 2025.
Switch 2 price increase confirmed for UK but Nintendo won't say what it is
Nintendo is implementing a worldwide price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2 console, citing market conditions and the global business outlook. The price will rise by $50 in the US and Canada, and €30 in Europe, with effective dates varying by region. The company also announced updated sales figures for its Switch and Switch 2 consoles.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Is Selling Like Hotcakes
Nintendo announced that its social life simulator, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, has sold over 3.8 million units globally in its first two weeks. The game, released on April 16, has garnered significant attention, with popular videos and active subreddits contributing to its strong performance on the Nintendo Switch.
Switch 2 worldwide sales top 19.86 million, Switch tops 155.92 million
Nintendo has announced updated sales figures for its Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 consoles. As of March 31, 2026, the Nintendo Switch has sold over 155.92 million units worldwide, while the Switch 2 has reached 19.86 million units. The report also details sales for numerous first-party titles across both platforms.
Engagement Ring
The new intellectual property Pragmata has achieved over two million unit sales within its first 16 days of release. An accolades trailer for the game Tides of Tomorrow was also released.
Pragmata Tops 2 Million Sales in 16 Days
Capcom announced that its action-adventure game Pragmata has surpassed 2 million sales in just 16 days. This follows a previous milestone of 1 million copies sold within the first two days of its release.
GTA 6 will be a flop if it sells less than 10,000,000 in 24 hours says report
Analysts predict Grand Theft Auto 6 will sell at least 25 million copies in its first 24 hours, significantly surpassing Grand Theft Auto 5's launch sales. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick reiterated that PC releases are not a priority at launch, as the company focuses on serving the core console player base first. Discussions around pricing suggest Grand Theft Auto 6 could launch at a standard $70 or potentially $80.
Xbox console sales drop by 33% as Microsoft struggles to make money from games
Microsoft's latest financial results reveal a significant 33% drop in Xbox hardware revenue compared to the previous year, contributing to an overall 5% decline in gaming revenue. Despite new leadership under Asha Sharma and efforts like a Game Pass price cut, the brand faces an uphill battle with declining console sales and underperforming first-party titles.
Resident Evil Requiem looks like it performed so well that Capcom is increasing its dividends by 25%
Capcom has announced a 25% increase in its full-year dividend forecast, raising it to ¥45 per share. This revision is attributed to the strong performance of Resident Evil Requiem, which sold 7 million copies in under two months, and continued catalog sales. The company also noted positive contributions from titles like Monster Hunter Stories.
