this figure places the Switch 2 ahead of the PlayStation 4’s record of 2.2 million units sold during a similar timeframe, officially making it the fastest-selling video game console in U.S. history.
> The Nintendo Switch 2 was credited for offsetting steep declines in sales of other major platforms, including the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and the original Switch. Moreover, Piscatella noted that the Switch 2’s performance is 77 percent higher than the time-aligned sales of the first Nintendo Switch, underscoring the strong consumer demand surrounding the system’s launch.
>“With 2.4M units sold LTD over its first 3 months market, Nintendo Switch 2 is now 5% ahead of the previous record setting pace of PlayStation 4, which sold 2.2M units during the 3 months ending January 2014.”
>The remarkable launch of the Switch 2 further reinforces Nintendo’s ongoing dominance in the console market. With demand continuing to outpace supply in some regions, and a growing library of first-party and third-party titles, the console appears well-positioned to sustain its momentum through the holiday season.