Nintendo Switch Nears DS Milestone with Over 154 Million Units Sold: Official Sales Data

Nintendo Switch Approaches Historic Sales Milestone, Closing In On Nintendo DS All-Time Record Nintendo has officially released its latest hardware sales data, revealing that the Nintendo Switch is now on the cusp of becoming the company's best-selling console in history.

Since its initial release in March 2017, the Nintendo Switch has captivated consumers worldwide with its innovative hybrid design, allowing for both handheld and docked play.

This versatility has contributed significantly to its enduring popularity across multiple demographics and gaming preferences. According to figures published in Nintendo’s most recent financial report, the Switch has now achieved a lifetime sales figure of 154.01 million units as of the latest quarter.

This number brings it within a mere 1,000 units of surpassing the Nintendo DS, which sits at a historic total of 154.02 million units sold.

This remarkable achievement places the Switch just steps away from claiming the top spot among all Nintendo hardware platforms since the company's entrance into the video game console market. Citing reporting from outlets such as Nintendo Life, the sudden proximity to the DS milestone is being hailed as a significant moment for Nintendo and the broader gaming industry.

However, not all recent trends are upwards.

As highlighted by The Gamer, for the first time in its lifespan, the Switch failed to surpass one million units sold in a single fiscal quarter; a clear indication that the system’s sales momentum is tapering off.

This slowdown coincides with the launch of the next-generation Switch 2, drawing the attention of the core market and possibly signaling the transition to a new era of Nintendo gaming hardware.

Despite this, Nintendo executives reiterated their support for the existing Switch user base and confirmed that first and third-party software releases would continue on the Switch and through the Nintendo eShop. While the Switch's lifetime numbers are impressive, reaching the global all-time console record held by Sony’s PlayStation 2—which boasts approximately 160 million units sold—remains a difficult challenge.

The Switch would have to sell nearly six million more consoles to reach this benchmark, an increasingly unlikely scenario given its present pacing.

However, additional sales are anticipated in the upcoming quarter, particularly as holiday demand continues to make the Switch a popular gift and entry point for new gamers, much like the Nintendo 3DS before it. The legacy of the Nintendo Switch is already well secured.

Its enduring software library, ongoing digital support via the eShop, and broad audience appeal have solidified its reputation as one of the most successful and influential gaming platforms.

As the industry looks ahead to the future of Nintendo hardware, few consoles can rival the impact or the remarkable sales trajectory of the Nintendo Switch.

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