Nintendo Switch 2 Breaks French Launch Records: Over 200,000 Units Sold in Debut Week

Nintendo Switch 2 has officially redefined the gaming landscape in France, becoming the fastest selling console in the country’s history.

According to recent figures provided by respected French industry analyst GyoJvfr and corroborated by multiple retail sources, Nintendo's newest hardware platform recorded an unprecedented sales milestone during its launch period. The Nintendo Switch 2, released in France on June 5, accounted for more than 200,000 units sold within its first week (June 5–June 8, 2024).

This remarkable feat surpasses the previous French launch record held by Sony’s PlayStation 5, which sold 107,000 units during its debut week in 2020.

The Switch 2’s early performance signals resounding consumer enthusiasm for Nintendo’s latest innovation and stands as a testament to the enduring strength of the Nintendo brand in the European market. In financial terms, the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch has also been a commercial triumph.

Retail data indicates the new console generated over €130 million in just four days, reflecting extraordinary demand from French gamers and further solidifying France as a pivotal market for Nintendo.

For comparison, such robust sales figures at launch place the Nintendo Switch 2 at the forefront of the global hardware sector, highlighting Nintendo’s ongoing leadership in the video game industry. A major contributing factor to the Nintendo Switch 2's historic launch numbers is the high attach rate of ‘Mario Kart World.’ Early reports note that more than 95% of consumers who purchased a Nintendo Switch 2 during launch week also picked up Mario Kart World, underscoring the continuing popularity of the Mario Kart franchise.

This exceptional attach rate is a strong indicator not only of healthy software adoption but also of sustained consumer trust in first-party Nintendo titles. Industry analysts emphasize that these early sales achievements reinforce Nintendo’s reputation for delivering compelling hardware-software combinations.

The company’s polished release strategy—leveraging launches alongside marquee titles like Mario Kart World and maintaining a robust presence on digital platforms such as the Nintendo eShop—has once again proven successful. The Nintendo Switch 2’s record-setting launch in France is the latest in a series of wins for Nintendo, following positive hardware and software trends across global markets.

With the Switch 2 already outpacing competitors in one of Europe’s most important gaming territories, it’s clear that Nintendo’s commitment to innovation and its iconic franchises continues to resonate strongly with gamers worldwide.

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