Nintendo Switch 2 Surpasses GameCube Sales in UK Debut
The Nintendo Switch 2 has achieved a significant sales milestone, surpassing the GameCube's lifetime total. It reached one million units sold in the UK in record time, 30 weeks faster than its predecessor. This rapid success positions the Switch 2 as the second best-selling Nintendo hardware in the UK.
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Nintendo Switch 2 has officially outsold the GameCube
The Nintendo Switch 2 has surpassed the Nintendo GameCube in lifetime sales, reaching 23.68 million units sold compared to the GameCube's 21.74 million. This milestone was achieved within the Switch 2's first year on the market, building on the success of its predecessor. The console is now aiming to outsell the Nintendo 64.
Nintendo has sold 23.68 million Nintendo Switch 2 consoles
Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 23.68 million units since its release in June 2025. This sales figure surpasses the lifetime total of the GameCube, which sold 21.74 million units worldwide.
Nintendo Switch 2 sells 1 million units in the UK, 30 weeks faster than Switch 1
The Nintendo Switch 2 has surpassed one million units sold in the UK, achieving this milestone 30 weeks faster than the original Nintendo Switch. This makes it the sixth fastest-selling home console in UK history and the second best-selling Nintendo hardware in the region, trailing only the Wii. Worldwide, the Switch 2 has sold nearly 20 million units.
