Nintendo Switch 2 Races To Astonishing Sales Record Outpacing Early Reports

Folks, it's official—the Switch 2 is Nintendo's fastest-selling console of all time with more than 3.5 million units sold in the four days following its June 5 launch. Nintendo revealed the staggering stat in a press release, which follows an earlier, unofficial report that Nintendo sold more that 3 million Switch 2 systems in the first 24 hours alone, making it the most successful console launch of all time (Nintendo or otherwise).

Nintendo has not confirmed the 24-hour sales figure, but it's certainly plausible, given the official four-day tally topping 3.5 million units worldwide.

"Fans around the world are showing their enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch 2 as an upgraded way to play at home and on the go," said Nintendo of America President and Chief Operating Officer Doug Bowser. "We are thankful for their response and happy to see the fun they are already ...