The most recent update reveals that Famitsu’s initial hardware count for the Nintendo Switch may have underestimated the actual figures. Data from Nintendo itself now indicates that Japan’s total hardware count for the Nintendo Switch stands at 33,340,000, solidifying its position as the best-selling console in the region.
This achievement places the Switch approximately 350,000 units ahead of the previous record holder, the Nintendo DS. While the DS maintains its lead in global sales, boasting 154.02 million units sold, the Switch has reached 139.36 million units sold globally as of December 31st, 2023.
With speculation rife about a potential successor to the Switch, Nintendo’s strategic introduction of enticing discounts and bundles throughout 2024 and possibly 2025 could propel the Switch to surpass the DS in worldwide sales.
Despite being in its seventh year on the market, the Switch continues to exhibit robust sales performance. Recent data suggests that Nintendo’s hybrid console is on track to become the highest-selling console in Japan.
The latest report from Famitsu indicates that the Switch has collectively sold 32,027,938 units across its three variants: OG Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch – OLED Model. This places the console just 1,000,000 units away from clinching the title of the best-selling console in Japan.
In a market dominated by Nintendo, the current leader is the Nintendo DS with 32,990,000 units sold, closely followed by the Game Boy at 32,470,000 units. With the Switch consistently selling between 50,000 to 100,000 units weekly in Japan, surpassing both the Game Boy and the Nintendo DS seems imminent, especially if accompanied by promotional offers leading up to the launch of its successor.
Anticipate updated global Switch sales figures and software performance data from Nintendo’s upcoming financial report, shedding light on the console’s trajectory in the market.