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Switch 2's First Year Hardware Sales For The US Have Been Revealed

The Nintendo Switch 2 sold 5.9 million units in the US during its first year. Globally, the system reached nearly 20 million units by March 2026. This growth coincides with record low hardware sales for Xbox and PlayStation in the US market.

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First-year US sales figures for the Switch 2 have been released via Circana data.

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  1. Nintendo Switch 2 Becomes Second Fastest-Selling US Console

    The Nintendo Switch 2 sold 5.9 million units in the US during its first year. Globally, the system reached nearly 20 million units by March 2026. This growth coincides with record low hardware sales for Xbox and PlayStation in the US market.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Nintendo Switch 2 sold 5.9 million units in the US during its first 12 months.
    • The Switch 2 is the second fastest-selling video game hardware in US tracker history, trailing only the Game Boy Advance's 6.5 million units.
    • PlayStation hardware sales hit their lowest May total since 2000.
    • The Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware platform in units and dollars for May 2026 and year-to-date.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Switch 2 global sales hit 19.86 million units by March 2026.
    • Xbox sales reached their lowest ever levels this month.
    confidence 90%