The Nintendo Switch has become Nintendo’s best-selling console of all time. Since its release in 2017, the Switch – which can be used both at home and on the go – has been incredibly popular with customers. Continued demand has been fueled by updated versions like the Switch Lite and Switch OLED. It was expected the Switch would eventually reach this milestone, and now it finally has.
Nintendo recently announced that the Switch has officially sold 155.37 million units worldwide. This makes it Nintendo’s best-selling console ever, surpassing the Nintendo DS, which sold 154.02 million units. The Switch has sold over 50 million more units than the Wii and a remarkable 120 million more than the Nintendo 64. It’s been a huge success for Nintendo, and it will be a challenge for any future console, like the Switch 2, to achieve similar results.
Can the Switch Break Another Record?
Now, the main question is whether the Nintendo Switch can surpass the PlayStation 2 and become the best-selling video game console of all time. Currently, the Switch is in second place, with the PS2 still holding the top spot. The PlayStation 2 sold an impressive 160 million units, making it the most popular video game console for nearly two decades.
Although the Nintendo Switch came very close to breaking the all-time sales record, it probably won’t surpass the PlayStation 2. Switch sales have slowed down recently, mostly because people are waiting for the new Switch 2. Nintendo also raised the price of the original Switch in 2025, which surprised many after it had been on the market for over eight years. In contrast, the PS2 became much cheaper as it aged, helping it maintain strong sales for a long time.
Even if the Switch doesn’t become the best-selling console of all time, its success will still be a major win for Nintendo. After the struggles with the Wii U, the Switch truly turned things around for the company and helped it reach a new level of success.
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