Sales of the Switch 2 are considerably outpacing gross sales of the unique Switch within the US over related durations of time. That is in accordance with new knowledge from analysis agency Circana, which published its latest monthly sales report as we speak, August 27.
The knowledge reveals that the Switch 2 has now exceeded 2 million models bought within the US since launch in early June. That is 75% forward of the tempo of gross sales for the unique Switch again in 2017.
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Unsurprisingly, the Switch 2 helped propel complete US gaming {hardware} gross sales in July, which surged by 21%, from $317 million in July 2024 to $384 million in July 2025. The Switch 2 was the one main console platform that posted development in July 2025 within the US, with PS5 greenback gross sales dropping by 47%, Xbox Sequence X|S gross sales sliding by 69%, and authentic Switch spending declining by 52%.
The Switch 2 was July 2025’s best-selling console within the US and the top-performing system to this point in 2025 total. PS5 was No. 2 for July 2025 and year-to-date.
Globally, the Switch 2 bought greater than 6 million models within the seven weeks after launch, exceeding Nintendo’s expectations. The firm plans to promote 15 million Switch 2 consoles by the tip of March 2026.
Piscatella has stated the Switch 2 was at all times going to place up robust gross sales numbers at launch as a result of pent-up demand and the way individuals who purchase expertise merchandise at launch usually are not delicate to cost. The Switch 2 is dearer than the unique Switch, and this could possibly be a “take a look at” for the console because it goes into the vacations and Nintendo tries to promote the system to mass-market patrons who might need points with the comparatively increased value.
Extra particulars concerning the Switch 2 and its video games lineup could possibly be revealed quickly, as studies recommend the subsequent Nintendo Direct is developing in mid-September.
The Switch 2 is the one main fashionable platform that hasn’t seen a value enhance in 2025, however that would change in 2026 with a doable value hike.