Nintendo Switch 2 Claims UK Launch Crown—But Still Lags Behind PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

Nintendo''s latest console storms the UK market with record-breaking debut sales—yet still can''t touch its next-gen rivals.

The numbers don''t lie (but they do sting)

Switch 2 outperforms all previous Nintendo launches in the region, but Sony and Microsoft''s hardware still dominate. A familiar story: innovative gameplay wins hearts, while raw power and corporate war chests win shelves.

Gaming''s weird economics strike again

Another case where ''success'' gets measured in Wall Street expectations rather than player joy. Meanwhile, crypto bros scream ''TO THE MOON'' over memecoins while actual tech milestones get a polite golf clap.

Nintendo says it will sell over 15 million Switch 2 units

Sorry but this is wrong first there is a big demand for Switch 2 in the UK as all the shops apart from Curry''s are sold out.

Also there two reasons why the PS5 and Xbox have more launch sales pic.twitter.com/XQmARipOZP

— 🇬🇧 The Brit Who Cares 🇬🇧 (@Thebritwhocares) June 10, 2025

Nintendo predicted 15 million sales for its Switch 2 in May, saying it WOULD achieve this milestone before the end of this financial year. The firm also forecasted 45 million sales for its software. The original Switch console sold over 14.86 million units in the first year after launching, with the company saying the Switch 2 will sell quicker than the original console. 

The gaming company recently admitted that the demand for Switch 2 consoles exceeded expectations. Nintendo also warned of stock shortages ahead of its launch. The firm added that Trump’s tariffs might also impact sales, especially in the U.S. Nintendo revealed that hardware sales for the original Switch were down 31.2 percent year-on-year. The firm also said the sales for Switch hardware had plunged 22.2 percent year-on-year.

According to Nintendo, the lifetime sales for the original Switch were 152.12 million, just behind the Nintendo DS at 154.02 million units. The number of Switch users has also decreased from 129 million to about 128 million, which the firm confirmed was still high. 

The gaming firm revealed that Super Mario Party Jamboree has performed well, hitting 7.48 million units. The company said that Super Mario Party Jamboree was the fastest-selling title in the series on the original Switch console. Nintendo also said Super Mario Party lifetime sales reached 20.1 million units, revealing that the game will also be available on Switch 2.

The gaming firm said Mario Kart 8 Deluxe sold a further 6.2 million units in the last financial year. The company also revealed that the lifetime sales for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe were at 68.2 million units, with Mario Kart World launching on Switch 2. Nintendo stated that digital sales have increased by 3.3% year-on-year, and about 62.9% of software sales were digital in the last quarter. 

Switch 2 sells faster than its predecessors

The Switch 2 console also reportedly sold over 200,000 units in France over the weekend, doubling PS5’s previous record of the fastest-selling console. Mario Kart World attach rate- the number of new console owners with the game- was allegedly over 95 percent after the launch of Switch 2. The console reportedly generated over $130 million in sales in just four days after launch. 

Nintendo reportedly shipped over 3 million units of the newly launched Switch 2 in 24 hours; no console has ever achieved this milestone in sales in 24 hours. According to the firm, PS4 held the previous record after selling over 1 million units worldwide in just 24 hours.  The news came following criticism that the console was selling at a high price, with its games and accessories bearing high price tags worldwide. According to Nintendo, Switch 1 sold over 80,000 units at launch, while Nintendo 3DS managed to sell over 113,000 units. 

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