The Nintendo Switch 2 May Have Just Broken the Record For Most Consoles Sold in 24 Hours

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Following a year filled with anticipation and excitement, the long-awaited product was released on June 5, 2025. In just a few short days, numerous reliable insiders have reported that an astonishing 3 million units of this product have already been snapped up.

Despite a limited game library so far, the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has been generating excitement due to its enhanced performance and the capabilities of the new Joy-Con 2 controllers. What players are really looking forward to, however, is the upcoming wave of games that have been announced for release later this year and beyond. Highly anticipated titles include several Pokémon games, Cyberpunk 2077, Kirby Air Rider, and Donkey Kong Bananza. For now, gamers will make do with the questionable open world in Mario Kart and the Switch 2 Edition of existing games.

Nintendo Switch 2 Could Be Best-Selling Console In History

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As a devoted fan, if the rumors turn out to be true, it would mean that the Nintendo Switch 2 has set an unprecedented record in gaming history by potentially selling over 3 million units within its first 24 hours on the market. Previously, the PlayStation 4 held

Over the course of two months, approximately 4.5 million units each were sold for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. It will be intriguing to observe whether Nintendo Switch 2 can match this number, given its promising lineup of upcoming summer releases, such as Donkey Kong Bananza.

As a gamer, I can tell you that one factor contributing to higher sales of the Nintendo Switch compared to its original release is Nintendo’s smart move to supply more units to stores to combat the ongoing problem of scalpers. Back in 2017 when the Switch first hit the market, scalpers grabbed most of the available units from both brick-and-mortar and online retailers. This scarcity led to a severe shortage, pushing up prices so much that some hardcore gamers were forced to pay sky-high rates for consoles sold by these scalpers online.

In his post-launch interview, President Doug Bowser of Nintendo of America expressed optimism, suggesting that there will be a consistent flow of Switch 2 units throughout this year to accommodate the surge in demand. He further assured that they are confident in their ability to fulfill the demand for the rest of 2025, even during significant sales periods such as Father’s Day, summer, and winter holidays.

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2025-06-07 21:22