Nintendo has officially updated its console sales figures, confirming that the Nintendo Switch has overtaken the Nintendo DS to become the company’s best-selling console of all time.
This news cements the Switch’s legacy within the gaming industry, as its remarkable performance continues to make headlines among both industry professionals and devoted fans. Back in November 2025, Nintendo’s financial report showed the Switch trailing the DS by only 10,000 units.
Industry watchers anticipated that the Switch’s persistent popularity would soon claim the top spot, but Nintendo’s latest disclosure removes any doubt.
As of now, the Nintendo Switch has achieved lifetime sales of 155.37 million units worldwide, narrowly edging out the Nintendo DS, which previously held the record with 154.02 million units sold. Nintendo also provided an update on its latest hardware generation.
The Switch 2, launched in June 2025, has shown strong performance in its initial months on the market, having already sold 17.37 million units globally.
Nintendo’s current sales forecast for Switch 2 remains unchanged at 19 million units for the fiscal year, and with another quarter still to go, the company seems on track to meet or surpass this goal. While the Switch now reigns supreme within Nintendo’s own lineup, it still trails behind Sony’s PlayStation 2 for the industry-wide title of best-selling console ever.
Sony recently revised its PS2 sales numbers to over 160 million units, meaning Nintendo would need another significant surge to claim the absolute top spot in gaming hardware history. Despite this, the Switch has surpassed several other legendary Nintendo platforms.
To provide further context, here’s a quick look at Nintendo’s top-selling home and handheld consoles, as reported in the latest data: - Switch: 155.37 million units - DS: 154.02 million units - Game Boy: 118.69 million units - Wii: 101.63 million units - Game Boy Advance: 81.51 million units - 3DS: 75.94 million units - NES: 61.91 million units - SNES: 49.10 million units - Nintendo 64: 32.93 million units - GameCube: 21.74 million units - Wii U: 13.56 million units This milestone highlights the Switch’s broad appeal and impressive longevity since its launch in 2017.
It has rewritten the record books for Nintendo, spurred by a diverse library, successful hybrid hardware design, and robust support from both first-party and third-party developers.
As Nintendo continues to innovate and expand its hardware offerings, the company has reaffirmed its prominent position in the global gaming industry.
This news cements the Switch’s legacy within the gaming industry, as its remarkable performance continues to make headlines among both industry professionals and devoted fans. Back in November 2025, Nintendo’s financial report showed the Switch trailing the DS by only 10,000 units.
Industry watchers anticipated that the Switch’s persistent popularity would soon claim the top spot, but Nintendo’s latest disclosure removes any doubt.
As of now, the Nintendo Switch has achieved lifetime sales of 155.37 million units worldwide, narrowly edging out the Nintendo DS, which previously held the record with 154.02 million units sold. Nintendo also provided an update on its latest hardware generation.
The Switch 2, launched in June 2025, has shown strong performance in its initial months on the market, having already sold 17.37 million units globally.
Nintendo’s current sales forecast for Switch 2 remains unchanged at 19 million units for the fiscal year, and with another quarter still to go, the company seems on track to meet or surpass this goal. While the Switch now reigns supreme within Nintendo’s own lineup, it still trails behind Sony’s PlayStation 2 for the industry-wide title of best-selling console ever.
Sony recently revised its PS2 sales numbers to over 160 million units, meaning Nintendo would need another significant surge to claim the absolute top spot in gaming hardware history. Despite this, the Switch has surpassed several other legendary Nintendo platforms.
To provide further context, here’s a quick look at Nintendo’s top-selling home and handheld consoles, as reported in the latest data: - Switch: 155.37 million units - DS: 154.02 million units - Game Boy: 118.69 million units - Wii: 101.63 million units - Game Boy Advance: 81.51 million units - 3DS: 75.94 million units - NES: 61.91 million units - SNES: 49.10 million units - Nintendo 64: 32.93 million units - GameCube: 21.74 million units - Wii U: 13.56 million units This milestone highlights the Switch’s broad appeal and impressive longevity since its launch in 2017.
It has rewritten the record books for Nintendo, spurred by a diverse library, successful hybrid hardware design, and robust support from both first-party and third-party developers.
As Nintendo continues to innovate and expand its hardware offerings, the company has reaffirmed its prominent position in the global gaming industry.
