Nintendo Switch 2 Breaks US Sales Records Amid Gaming Industry Surge

The Nintendo Switch 2 has become the fastest-selling video game hardware in US history, moving 1.6 million units in June 2025 alone. This eclipses PlayStation 4's November 2013 record of 1.1 million consoles. Launching June 5, the Switch 2 saw its Pro Controller emerge as the top-selling accessory by dollar volume.

Circana data reveals over 1 million units sold across North America, with four Switch 2 titles cracking the monthly top-20 games chart. Mario Kart World secured third place despite exclusion of digital and bundled sales. Inventory shortages persist, though replenishments are growing more frequent and lasting longer.

The upgraded hardware boasts expanded storage, enhanced visuals, higher frame rates, and a larger display compared to both the original $300 Switch and $350 OLED model. This sales boom coincides with broader growth across the gaming sector.