The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Now The Fastest-Selling Console in History

The Nintendo Switch 2 has made history as the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware and overall console of all time.

Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 sold more than 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days. It’s now become the “fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever globally.” Doug Bowser, President and COO of Nintendo of America, said in a statement, “Fans around the world are showing their enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch 2 as an upgraded way to play at home and on the go. We are thankful for their response and happy to see the fun they are already having with Nintendo Switch 2 as they explore new features and games that bring friends and family together in new ways.”

Although unannounced as of writing, Centro LEAKS added that the Switch 2’s numbers have also made it the fastest-selling console in history. It reported that the Sony PlayStation 5 sold 3.4 million units in one month, while the PlayStation 4 sold 2.1 million in its first 16 days.