Switch 2 Breaks 17-Year US Hardware Sales Record in June
▼ Summary
– Switch 2 drove US hardware spending to a record $978 million in June, surpassing the previous $608 million record from June 2008.
– The console sold 1.6 million units in its first month in the US, beating PS4’s previous record of 1.1 million units in November 2013.
– Switch 2 achieved this despite launching outside the holiday season, when video game spending is typically highest.
– In Japan, Switch 2 sold over 1.5 million units in its first month, breaking the GBA’s long-standing record.
– Nintendo plans to maintain momentum with a $500 holiday bundle including *Pokémon Legends: Z-A*.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has shattered sales records in its debut month, driving US hardware spending to unprecedented heights. According to industry analyst Circana, the hybrid console helped push June’s total hardware revenue to $978 million, a staggering jump from the previous record of $608 million set back in June 2008. This explosive performance marks a historic moment for the gaming industry, proving the enduring appeal of Nintendo’s hardware innovations.
Early adoption rates for the Switch 2 have been nothing short of phenomenal. Circana’s executive director revealed that the console sold 1.6 million units in its first month, surpassing the PlayStation 4’s previous record of 1.1 million units during its November 2013 launch. What makes this achievement even more impressive is that the Switch 2 launched outside the traditional holiday shopping season, when consumer spending on gaming hardware typically peaks.
While Nintendo hasn’t released updated sales figures since announcing 3.5 million units sold in just four days, reports from Japan further cement the console’s dominance. Famitsu data shows the Switch 2 outsold every other system in its debut month, moving over 1.5 million units and dethroning the Game Boy Advance’s 25-year-old record.
Nintendo isn’t slowing down either. The company recently unveiled a $500 holiday bundle featuring Pokémon Legends: Z-A, aiming to capitalize on the system’s early success. With demand showing no signs of cooling off, the Switch 2 appears poised to redefine expectations for console launches in the modern gaming era.
(Source: GAMESPOT)
