In a new statement to IGN, Nintendo has announced that the sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 have already doubled that of the original Switch in all regions. Additionally, it has become the fastest-selling Nintendo console in the United States.
According to Nintendo, Nintendo Switch 2 sales in all regions are approximately twice those of the orginal Nintendo Switch across both consoles’ first four days on the market. Further, not only is it the fastest-selling Nintendo console globally, but it is the quickest-selling Nintendo hardware in the United States. Specifically, it has already sold 1.1 million units in the U.S..
Recently, based on the latest sales chart from Famitsu, Mario Kart World has become the fastest-selling entry in the franchise after just one week. It has sold 782,566 units since its release on June 5. The Switch 2 has also sold 947,931 units in Japan and over 3.5 million units worldwide. The sales figures for both Mario Kart World and the Nintendo Switch 2 will continue to grow in the near future.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched alongside the game on June 5. It is priced at $449.99. A bundle is available for $499.99 featuring Mario Kart World. Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 at Best Buy, Walmart and Target went live on April 24 and quickly sold out within just a few hours. However, Nintendo and other retailers will periodically replenish stock after launch.
The next major Nintendo Switch 2 game, Donkey Kong Bananza, will release on July 17. It will run at 1080p 60 FPS in handheld mode and support HDR in handheld mode and docked mode.
