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Pricey but Powerful. Why the Switch 2 Still Won Big
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Switch 2 sells 3.5 million in 4 days
Nintendo’s latest console, Switch 2, is now the fastest-selling hardware in the company’s history, hitting 3.5 million units globally within just four days.
- Emphasis on shared family experiences, especially in Europe
- UK launch outsold the original Switch more than twofold
- Nearly matches PS5’s first-quarter 4.5 million launch pace
Despite price criticism and tariff-related hiccups, Nintendo’s focus on collaborative, joyful gaming paid off—again.
People still pay for the promise of play.
SharePricey but Powerful. Why the Switch 2 Still Won Big 3.5 million units sold in just four days. Despite high costs and some launch hiccups, Nintendo’s Switch 2 is officially the company’s fastest-selling hardware ever. Family-friendly gaming and trust in Nintendo's hardware quality drove the success. More than pricing, it’s about delivering on a promise of joyful experiences. Nintendo continues to win by focusing on play and togetherness. #Nintendo #Switch2 #GameConsole #HardwareLaunch #GamingIndustry https://gamesnapshots.com/posts/2025/06/11/nintendo-switch2-record-launch/