Switch 2 Sales Slowing Amidst Price Hikes
The Nintendo Switch 2 continues to outsell its predecessor globally, reaching over 23 million units sold. However, recent quarterly hardware sales have seen a significant drop. This decline precedes an anticipated price increase and follows strong initial US performance.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Is Still Outpacing The Original Switch By Millions
Nintendo's latest financial results show that while the Nintendo Switch 2 is outpacing the original Switch in sales, its console sales have dropped significantly in the last quarter. Despite this, overall operating profit increased due to higher software revenue. Several first-party titles continue to sell well, and future releases for the Switch 2 are planned for 2026.
Nintendo's Switch 2 console sales just dropped significantly
Sales for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console have reportedly decreased significantly. This decline precedes an anticipated price increase scheduled for next month.
Nintendo moved another 3.82 million Switch 2 consoles in Q1 FY27
Nintendo reported that the Nintendo Switch 2 sold 3.82 million units in Q1 FY27, bringing its total sales to 23.68 million since June 2025. While this is a decrease of 34% compared to the previous year's Q1, sales have increased from Q4 FY26. The company noted that hardware sell-through remains solid, even with a recent Japanese price revision.
Nintendo Switch 2 Sells 23.68 Million Units Worldwide
The Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 23.68 million units worldwide as of June 30th, significantly outpacing the original Switch's first-year sales. Despite the original Switch still selling well and outselling the Switch 2 in software, the new console is facing a global price hike to $500 on September 1st. Upcoming titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and The Duskbloods may influence future software sales.
New report reveals the Nintendo Switch 2 is the second fastest-selling video game hardware in US history, as Xbox and…
A new report indicates the Nintendo Switch 2 has become the second fastest-selling video game hardware in US history, selling 5.9 million units in its first year. Meanwhile, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series console sales have declined significantly due to price hikes, with PlayStation hardware unit sales reaching their lowest May total since 2000.
US: Nintendo Switch 2 sold nearly 6 million units first year and is second fastest-selling video game system
The Nintendo Switch has sold nearly 6 million units in the United States during its first year, according to Circana. This sales figure makes it the second fastest-selling video game system in the US market. Circana tracks video game software and hardware sales across the United States.
Nintendo Switch 2 ends first full year in the U.S. at nearly 6 million units sold, second fastest-selling video game system
The Nintendo Switch 2 sold nearly 6 million units in its first full year in the U.S., making it the second fastest-selling video game system in the U.S. since 1995, behind only the Game Boy Advance. It was also the best-selling hardware platform in May and year-to-date for 2026, with Nintendo games like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream charting in the top ten.
UK: Nintendo Switch 2 sales tracking similar to Xbox One as now sold one million
The Nintendo Switch 2 has reached one million sales in the United Kingdom, making it the second fastest-selling Nintendo console in the region behind the Wii. Its sales trajectory is currently mirroring that of the Xbox One, which also took 52 weeks to reach the one million sales milestone in the UK.
Famitsu sales (5/25/26 – 5/31/26) – first week of Nintendo Switch 2 sales revealed following price increase
The latest Japanese hardware sales data from Famitsu reveals the first week of Nintendo Switch 2 sales at 31,751 units. This comes after a price increase for the console. The Nintendo Switch 2 also saw strong software sales, with Pokemon Pokopia and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book charting high.
