Nintendo’s Switch 2 Surpasses Previous Console Achievements: An Unprecedented Launch
Nintendo has once more reshaped success in the gaming sector with the introduction of its newest console, the Switch 2. Launched on June 5, 2025, the Switch 2 has allegedly sold over three million units within the initial 24 hours, establishing a new standard for console debuts. This number far exceeds the former record held by Sony’s PlayStation 4, which moved one million units on its first day.
The Switch 2, Nintendo’s priciest console to date, has enchanted gamers globally regardless of its elevated price and increased game costs compared to its former model. The extraordinary demand has resulted in the console being out of stock at numerous retailers, including Amazon in Germany and Nintendo’s official stores. Some vendors are providing pre-orders, though shipments are not anticipated until August 2025.
While the sales figures are remarkable, they are based on information from three independent sources and have yet to be formally validated by Nintendo. Nonetheless, the limited availability of the console at retail outlets corroborates these assertions. Nintendo had foreseen high demand, announcing earlier this year its expectation that Switch 2 sales in the first year would exceed those of the original Switch in its initial two years. To address this need, Nintendo has modified its production to prevent supply gaps.
The triumph of the Switch 2 launch has unseated Sony from the forefront in console launch sales. On November 17, 2013, former boss Shuhei Yoshida of Sony Interactive Entertainment declared that the PlayStation 4 had sold beyond one million units in just 24 hours in North America, a record that endured until now. With the Switch 2’s unparalleled release, Nintendo stands ready to shatter more sales milestones.
As excitement sweeps through the gaming community, many are eager to obtain the new console. Were you lucky enough to grab a Switch 2 at launch, or are you one of those anticipating the next batch? Share your experiences and insights regarding this landmark launch.