Nintendo Switch 2 broke records as the biggest Nintendo console launch ever seen in Britain. Data from NielsenIQ shows the new system sold more than double what the original Switch managed during its first week. The original Switch moved around 80,000 units when it arrived in 2017. Nintendo 3DS previously held the company record with 113,000 units sold at launch. Switch 2 easily beat that number during its opening days.
The new console ranks fourth among all gaming systems launched in Britain. PlayStation 5 holds the top spot for console launches in the region. PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series consoles round out the top three positions. PlayStation 5 sold over 250,000 units within two days of its British debut. Switch 2 likely sold between 113,000 and 250,000 units based on available information.
France reports even stronger numbers for Nintendo's latest system. The country claims Switch 2 became its fastest-selling console of all time. Nintendo moved around 200,000 units across France during the opening weekend. These early sales figures suggest strong demand for the upgraded gaming device. Multiple regions appear ready to embrace Nintendo's newest hardware offering.
The new console ranks fourth among all gaming systems launched in Britain. PlayStation 5 holds the top spot for console launches in the region. PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series consoles round out the top three positions. PlayStation 5 sold over 250,000 units within two days of its British debut. Switch 2 likely sold between 113,000 and 250,000 units based on available information.
France reports even stronger numbers for Nintendo's latest system. The country claims Switch 2 became its fastest-selling console of all time. Nintendo moved around 200,000 units across France during the opening weekend. These early sales figures suggest strong demand for the upgraded gaming device. Multiple regions appear ready to embrace Nintendo's newest hardware offering.
