Nintendo has confirmed new hardware sales milestones for both the original Nintendo Switch and its successor.
In an update to investors, the Kyoto-based company reported that the original Nintendo Switch has now sold 156.59 million units worldwide since its launch in March 2017.
Nintendo also disclosed that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 23.68 million units globally.
Background and context
The Nintendo Switch, released in March 2017, established Nintendo's hybrid console concept — usable as both a handheld and a home console — and amassed a broad library of first-party and third-party hits available through retail and the Nintendo eShop.
The platform's longevity has been supported by high-profile releases and continued digital availability across Nintendo Direct presentations and eShop updates.
Rewritten statement
Nintendo noted that, despite the availability of the Nintendo Switch 2, the original Nintendo Switch continues to sell strongly as an affordable option that offers access to a wealth of established titles.
The company reported cumulative lifetime sales of 156.59 million units for the original hardware, and 23.68 million units for the Nintendo Switch 2.
What the numbers mean
These figures were released as part of Nintendo's financial reporting and reflect sustained demand across both hardware generations.
The original Switch's continued sales underscore the strength of Nintendo's back catalog — including major franchises such as The Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart, and Animal Crossing — which remain prominent on the eShop and in physical retail.
Meanwhile, the Switch 2's sales indicate early adoption for Nintendo's newer hardware within the company's installed-base strategy.
How Nintendo communicates these results
Nintendo typically announces hardware and software milestones in its investor relations releases and during Nintendo Direct broadcasts, with follow-up details available on its corporate website and through regional press releases.
These channels also provide updates on software sales, upcoming releases, and eShop content.
Conclusion
The dual milestones—156.59 million units for the original Nintendo Switch and 23.68 million units for the Nintendo Switch 2—reflect Nintendo's continued commercial success across multiple console generations.
For publishers, developers, and players, the numbers highlight both the scale of Nintendo's ecosystem on the eShop and the enduring market for Nintendo's platform-level software library.
In an update to investors, the Kyoto-based company reported that the original Nintendo Switch has now sold 156.59 million units worldwide since its launch in March 2017.
Nintendo also disclosed that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 23.68 million units globally.
Background and context
The Nintendo Switch, released in March 2017, established Nintendo's hybrid console concept — usable as both a handheld and a home console — and amassed a broad library of first-party and third-party hits available through retail and the Nintendo eShop.
The platform's longevity has been supported by high-profile releases and continued digital availability across Nintendo Direct presentations and eShop updates.
Rewritten statement
Nintendo noted that, despite the availability of the Nintendo Switch 2, the original Nintendo Switch continues to sell strongly as an affordable option that offers access to a wealth of established titles.
The company reported cumulative lifetime sales of 156.59 million units for the original hardware, and 23.68 million units for the Nintendo Switch 2.
What the numbers mean
These figures were released as part of Nintendo's financial reporting and reflect sustained demand across both hardware generations.
The original Switch's continued sales underscore the strength of Nintendo's back catalog — including major franchises such as The Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart, and Animal Crossing — which remain prominent on the eShop and in physical retail.
Meanwhile, the Switch 2's sales indicate early adoption for Nintendo's newer hardware within the company's installed-base strategy.
How Nintendo communicates these results
Nintendo typically announces hardware and software milestones in its investor relations releases and during Nintendo Direct broadcasts, with follow-up details available on its corporate website and through regional press releases.
These channels also provide updates on software sales, upcoming releases, and eShop content.
Conclusion
The dual milestones—156.59 million units for the original Nintendo Switch and 23.68 million units for the Nintendo Switch 2—reflect Nintendo's continued commercial success across multiple console generations.
For publishers, developers, and players, the numbers highlight both the scale of Nintendo's ecosystem on the eShop and the enduring market for Nintendo's platform-level software library.
