Nintendo just set the trend for the rest of the industry.
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The gaming giant’s brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 just pulled off one of the biggest console debuts ever, selling a jaw-dropping 3.5 million units in just four days—making it the fastest-selling console in the company’s history.
For comparison? Sony’s PlayStation 5 needed a full month to sell 3.4 million units. The PS4? It hit 2.1 million in its first 15 days. Nintendo? They blew past those numbers in a long weekend.
But wait—there’s more. Industry insider Mat Piscatella revealed the Switch 2 didn’t just have a hot start—it made history. The console racked up 1.1 million U.S. sales in just two days, clinching the biggest launch week ever for any gaming hardware.
Fans Are Racing to Buy It… Literally
So what’s got gamers in a frenzy? Meet Mario Kart World—an open-world reimagining of the fan-favorite racing franchise, and the crown jewel of the Switch 2’s 25-title launch lineup. According to early data, nearly 80% of U.S. buyers scooped up the game—either solo or as part of a bundle.
And while Nintendo’s keeping official game sales under wraps for now, Cyberpunk 2077 and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom helped round out the top three launch-week titles.
A Launch So Wild, It Broke the Internet
Ahead of release, the hype was so intense it literally crashed websites. Walmart, Target, and Best Buy all went down during the presale scramble. The Switch 2 sold out before it even launched—and it hasn’t been easy to find since.
Now, nearly two weeks later, good luck scoring one. Shelves are empty, online stock vanishes in minutes, and fans are turning to resale markets just to get in on the action.
Nintendo’s Still Got It
It’s been eight years since the original Switch flipped the script on handheld gaming. With the Switch 2, Nintendo’s proving that lightning can strike twice—and this time, it’s setting fire to the record books.
