The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially become one of the fastest-selling gaming consoles of all time, with over 5 million units sold globally in just 26 days since launch, according to a now-deleted post on Nintendo’s investor relations website.
Though Nintendo has not yet made a public announcement confirming the milestone, the accidental update briefly shared key sales figures before being taken down. The Switch 2’s success outpaces that of major competitors, setting a new benchmark for hardware launches.
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Breakdown: Faster Than PS5 and Original Switch
According to the leaked data:
- 3.1 million units were sold within the first 48 hours of launch.
- The remaining units were sold through the rest of June, bringing the total to 5 million in 26 days.
- For comparison:
- The PlayStation 5 sold 3.4 million units in its first month, reaching 5 million only after 2.5 months.
- The original Nintendo Switch sold 2.74 million in its first month and took 4 months to hit the 5 million mark.
This rapid success cements the Switch 2’s place as a record-breaking console launch.
Global Sales by Region
The leaked figures break down Nintendo Switch 2 unit sales by region as follows:
- Americas: 1.8 million units
- Japan: 1.47 million units
- Europe: 1.18 million units
- Other regions: 550,000 units
Notably, the Switch 2 has already outsold the lifetime sales of the PS5 Digital Edition in Japan, making it the top-performing console in the region this year.
Nintendo Removes Sales Post From Investor Site
At this time, it’s unclear why Nintendo removed the post. It’s possible the company was planning a formal sales announcement and accidentally published the information early. If the final figures differ when officially revealed, updates will be provided.
Upcoming Switch 2 Games Set to Boost Sales Even Further
Nintendo is preparing a major software lineup to support ongoing demand for the Switch 2:
- Donkey Kong Bananza – Developed by the Super Mario Odyssey team, out this month
- Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV – Launching late July
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Switch 2 Edition – Arriving in August
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Releasing later this year
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Scheduled for October
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – Launching before the end of 2025
With these major first-party titles on the horizon, Switch 2 sales are expected to continue climbing well into the holiday season.
