Summary
The Nintendo Switch has become the best-selling Nintendo console in history, surpassing 155 million sales since its launch in 2017. Despite its success, Nintendo's shares fell by 11% due to investor concerns about software sales and memory chip costs. The new Switch 2 has sold 17 million units as of the end of 2025.
Key Facts
- The Nintendo Switch has sold over 155 million units since 2017, making it Nintendo's best-selling console ever.
- The Switch has now surpassed the Nintendo DS in sales, and is second only to Sony's PlayStation 2 in global gaming console sales.
- Nintendo shares dropped by 11% after the latest financial report raised concerns about software sales and memory chip prices.
- The sequel, Switch 2, was released in June 2025 and sold 17 million units by the end of the year.
- Popular Nintendo games like Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon contributed to the original Switch's success.
- The COVID-19 pandemic boosted Switch sales as more people stayed at home and played games.
- Nintendo boss Shuntaro Furukawa mentioned that rising memory chip prices might affect future profits.
- Economic factors, such as US tariffs and market conditions, could impact the success of the Switch 2.
