Nintendo Switch Continues Record-Breaking Sales Run
The Nintendo Switch has now sold over 155 million units globally. It has become Nintendo's fastest-selling console ever, surpassing the GameCube. The hybrid system is now nearing the all-time sales record held by the PlayStation 2.
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Nintendo Switch 2 has now outsold the GameCube
The Nintendo Switch has surpassed the GameCube in lifetime hardware sales, reaching 23.68 million units sold compared to the GameCube's 21.74 million. While the Switch's software sales are currently lower, Nintendo anticipates this number will grow. The console previously outsold the Wii U and is now aiming to surpass the Nintendo 64.
Switch 2 beats the GameCube in lifetime sales as Nintendo's fastest-selling console ever officially shifts 23.68…
The Nintendo Switch has officially surpassed 23.68 million units sold, making it Nintendo's fastest-selling console ever and surpassing the lifetime sales of the GameCube. Despite selling fewer games than the GameCube, the Switch continues to break sales records and is on track to surpass the Nintendo 64.
Nintendo Switch 2 has now outsold the GameCube in the UK
The Nintendo Switch has achieved a new sales milestone in the UK, surpassing the GameCube's sales figures in the region. While worldwide sales for the Nintendo Switch are still slightly behind the GameCube, this is expected to change soon. The console is also performing well in the U.S., being the second-fastest-selling system in its first year.
Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 has now sold over 6 million units
The Nintendo Switch has surpassed six million units sold in Japan, according to the latest Famitsu hardware charts. The console was once again the best-selling video game hardware, with an additional 28,755 units sold in the most recent reporting period.
Nintendo Switch has now sold 155.92 million units
Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo Switch has sold over 155.92 million units worldwide. This sales figure places the console close to surpassing the PlayStation 2 as the best-selling console of all time. The article also notes specific sales figures for the console in France.
