Nintendo Switch 2 Sets Sales Record in Japan

The Japanese gaming console market witnessed a historic event — the Nintendo Switch 2 demonstrated unprecedented sales results in its debut month. According to the authoritative publication Famitsu, the new device surpassed the original Switch's sales figures three times, selling 1.5 million units exclusively through retail chains. This figure does not include direct sales from Nintendo, which makes the achievement even more impressive.



The Switch 2 sales volume in Japan was a record for the last 28 years of Famitsu's observations of the country's gaming market, surpassing all previous console figures since 1996. Experts attribute this success to a smart pricing policy — the device is offered at a more affordable price in the domestic market compared to other regions.

Global sales of the console are also showing outstanding results — 3.5 million units were sold worldwide in the first four days after the release. A more detailed picture of global sales can be seen after the publication of Nintendo's official financial report for the current quarter, which traditionally includes detailed statistics on the company's product sales.