Nintendo Switch 2 Surges with Record-Breaking Sales in 2025: Retains Fastest-Selling Console Title in the US
In a remarkable display of market strength, Nintendo's Switch 2 console has emerged as the dominant hardware in the United States during 2025, setting new benchmarks for both the company and the broader games industry.
Launched with significant anticipation, the Nintendo Switch 2 built upon the legacy of its predecessor, combining next-generation hardware innovation with Nintendo’s iconic library.
Despite stiff competition from rival platforms such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, Nintendo continues to reaffirm its leadership in the gaming hardware market. Impressive Launch and Sales Performance Nintendo officially confirmed that the Switch 2 moved 4.4 million units in the US during 2025, an impressive feat considering the system has only been available for seven months.
This surge further solidifies the console’s status, with Circana’s executive director and industry analyst Mat Piscatella reporting that the Switch 2’s 2025 performance puts it 35% ahead of the PlayStation 4’s historical sales over a comparable launch window.
Additionally, the console sold nearly twice as many units as the original Switch managed in the same timeframe. Maintaining U.S.
Market Dominance As expected from such strong figures, the Nintendo Switch 2 was declared the best-selling gaming hardware in the United States for both December 2025 and the full calendar year.
While competitors Sony and Microsoft experienced declines in console sales compared to the previous year, the Switch 2 managed to elevate hardware spending by 6% in December 2025 versus December 2024, according to Circana’s data.
Overall, this contributed to a 9% increase in annual hardware sales from 2024 to 2025, underscoring Nintendo’s ability to stimulate industry growth even amidst global economic uncertainty. Top-Selling Software Titles of the Year On the software front, the December 2025 sales charts were led by Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which topped the US rankings for both physical and digital copies, despite facing critical and community pushback.
This marks the seventh consecutive December that a Call of Duty entry has claimed the number-one spot in monthly sales. However, when taking a holistic view of 2025, Battlefield 6 emerged as the year's best-selling premium game in the US.
The annual rankings also saw titles like NBA 2K26, Borderlands 4, and Monster Hunter: Wilds forming the top tier.
Notably, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Nintendo’s flagship Switch 2 release, secured the seventeenth spot, an impressive accomplishment considering the company does not disclose digital sales numbers — potentially understating its actual performance. The Top 20 Best-Selling Games of 2025 in the US: 1.
Battlefield 6 2.
NBA 2K26 3.
Borderlands 4 4.
Monster Hunter: Wilds 5.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 6.
Madden NFL 26 7.
EA Sports College Football 26 8.
EA Sports FC 26 9.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered 10.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 11.
Ghost of Yotei 12.
MLB: The Show 25 13.
Minecraft 14.
Elden Ring: Nightreign 15.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 16.
Forza Horizon 5 17.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A 18.
WWE 2K25 19.
Split Fiction 20.
Grand Theft Auto V Looking Ahead for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo’s position at the forefront of US hardware sales underscores the enduring appeal of the Switch platform and its ecosystem of games.
With upcoming releases, ongoing eShop support, and continued engagement via Nintendo Direct showcases, 2026 is poised to further cement the Switch 2’s reputation as a market-defining console.
For developers and fans alike, these milestones highlight Nintendo's resilience and enduring innovation within the gaming industry.
Launched with significant anticipation, the Nintendo Switch 2 built upon the legacy of its predecessor, combining next-generation hardware innovation with Nintendo’s iconic library.
Despite stiff competition from rival platforms such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, Nintendo continues to reaffirm its leadership in the gaming hardware market. Impressive Launch and Sales Performance Nintendo officially confirmed that the Switch 2 moved 4.4 million units in the US during 2025, an impressive feat considering the system has only been available for seven months.
This surge further solidifies the console’s status, with Circana’s executive director and industry analyst Mat Piscatella reporting that the Switch 2’s 2025 performance puts it 35% ahead of the PlayStation 4’s historical sales over a comparable launch window.
Additionally, the console sold nearly twice as many units as the original Switch managed in the same timeframe. Maintaining U.S.
Market Dominance As expected from such strong figures, the Nintendo Switch 2 was declared the best-selling gaming hardware in the United States for both December 2025 and the full calendar year.
While competitors Sony and Microsoft experienced declines in console sales compared to the previous year, the Switch 2 managed to elevate hardware spending by 6% in December 2025 versus December 2024, according to Circana’s data.
Overall, this contributed to a 9% increase in annual hardware sales from 2024 to 2025, underscoring Nintendo’s ability to stimulate industry growth even amidst global economic uncertainty. Top-Selling Software Titles of the Year On the software front, the December 2025 sales charts were led by Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which topped the US rankings for both physical and digital copies, despite facing critical and community pushback.
This marks the seventh consecutive December that a Call of Duty entry has claimed the number-one spot in monthly sales. However, when taking a holistic view of 2025, Battlefield 6 emerged as the year's best-selling premium game in the US.
The annual rankings also saw titles like NBA 2K26, Borderlands 4, and Monster Hunter: Wilds forming the top tier.
Notably, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Nintendo’s flagship Switch 2 release, secured the seventeenth spot, an impressive accomplishment considering the company does not disclose digital sales numbers — potentially understating its actual performance. The Top 20 Best-Selling Games of 2025 in the US: 1.
Battlefield 6 2.
NBA 2K26 3.
Borderlands 4 4.
Monster Hunter: Wilds 5.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 6.
Madden NFL 26 7.
EA Sports College Football 26 8.
EA Sports FC 26 9.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered 10.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 11.
Ghost of Yotei 12.
MLB: The Show 25 13.
Minecraft 14.
Elden Ring: Nightreign 15.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 16.
Forza Horizon 5 17.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A 18.
WWE 2K25 19.
Split Fiction 20.
Grand Theft Auto V Looking Ahead for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo’s position at the forefront of US hardware sales underscores the enduring appeal of the Switch platform and its ecosystem of games.
With upcoming releases, ongoing eShop support, and continued engagement via Nintendo Direct showcases, 2026 is poised to further cement the Switch 2’s reputation as a market-defining console.
For developers and fans alike, these milestones highlight Nintendo's resilience and enduring innovation within the gaming industry.
