Nintendo Switch 2 sets record with 3.5 Million units being sold in first four days

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The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially become the fastest-selling Nintendo device ever worldwide, breaking all previous records. The console was launched on June 5. However, the device has already sold over 3.5 million pieces in just four days of its launch.

The announcement was made on Nintendo's social media accounts on June 10, where the brand wrote,

"#NintendoSwitch2 has sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days, becoming the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever globally."

The original Nintendo Switch sold 2.74 million pieces in its first month, and the Switch 2 has already passed that number in just four days.

Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America President and Chief Operating Officer, expressed his joy by saying,

"Fans around the world are showing their enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch 2 as an upgraded way to play at home and on the go. We are thankful for their response and happy to see the fun they are already having with Nintendo Switch 2 as they explore new features and games that bring friends and family together in new ways."

The console is priced at $449.99 on Nintendo’s website. The company is also offering a special bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart™ World for $499.99.


What games are available on Nintendo Switch 2?

Here is the complete list of Nintendo Switch 2 games that are currently available on the unit, as reported by GameSpot:

  • Mario Kart World
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Switch II Edition
  • Sonic X: Shadows Generations
  • Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
  • GameCube Classics
  • Split Fiction
  • Final Fantasy 7 Remake
  • Street Fighter 6
  • Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
  • Hogwarts Legacy
  • Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut
  • Fortnite
  • Hitman: World of Assassination - Signature Edition
  • Deltarune Chapters 1-4
  • Survival Kids
  • Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Switch 2 Edition
  • Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
  • Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
  • Fast Fusion
  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess
  • Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Switch 2 Edition
  • Suikoden I and II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
  • Shine Post: Be Your Idol
  • Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
  • No Man's Sky
  • Sid Meier's Civilization VII - Switch 2 Edition
  • Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster

In a tweet made by Nintendo on April 2, the brand also said,

"We’re not done yet! There are even more games heading to #NintendoSwitch2 from our publishing and developing partners like NBA 2K, Borderlands 4, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, and more! #NintendoDirect"

Nintendo will also be releasing more games on the unit in the upcoming months.


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Edited by Vatsala Chauhan