Nintendo Switch Sales Surpass 155 Million Units, Overtaking Nintendo DS
Nintendo has reached a new milestone in its storied hardware history: the Nintendo Switch has now surpassed 155.37 million units sold worldwide, officially overtaking the Nintendo DS and becoming the company’s all-time best-selling console.
This achievement solidifies the Nintendo Switch as a dominant force in the gaming industry, surpassing several legendary predecessors in the Nintendo portfolio. Since its launch in March 2017, the Nintendo Switch has enjoyed global acclaim for its hybrid design, innovative game library, and broad appeal among both casual and core gamers.
According to Nintendo’s latest financial report, for the nine months ending December 31, 2025, the company sold 3.25 million additional Nintendo Switch consoles.
Although this represents a 66 percent year-on-year decline in sales compared to the same period last year, the continued demand for the platform has driven its lifetime sales beyond those of the widely celebrated Nintendo DS, which previously stood at 154.02 million units sold. The Switch has already surpassed sales of iconic systems such as the original Game Boy (118.69 million), the Wii (101.63 million), Game Boy Advance (81.51 million), and Nintendo 3DS (75.94 million).
Now, the only console remaining ahead in global sales is Sony’s PlayStation 2, which, according to Sony, has achieved 160 million units sold since its launch in 2000.
This milestone puts the Nintendo Switch within striking distance of becoming the best-selling video game console in history. Nintendo Switch continues to see robust software performance, with several first-party titles achieving remarkable sales figures.
According to the latest official data: - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leads as the best-selling Nintendo Switch game with 70.59 million copies sold. - Animal Crossing: New Horizons follows with 49.32 million units. - Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate has achieved 37.44 million sales. - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild reached 33.64 million copies. - Super Mario Odyssey has sold 30.27 million units. - Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet combined have moved 28.08 million units. - Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield tally at 27.08 million. - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom achieved 22.40 million sales. - Super Mario Party sold 21.28 million units. - New Super Mario Bros.
U Deluxe reached 18.80 million copies. This sustained software success has been instrumental in the Nintendo Switch’s ongoing momentum in the Nintendo Direct presentations, high-profile releases, and recurring placement at the top of Nintendo eShop charts.
Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to supporting and expanding its platform has played a significant role in fostering long-term engagement among players. As the Nintendo Switch enters its eighth year on the market, its historical achievement cements its legacy as a transformative force for Nintendo and the wider gaming industry.
With only the PlayStation 2 left to surpass, all eyes remain on how far Nintendo’s flagship console can go in the years ahead.
This achievement solidifies the Nintendo Switch as a dominant force in the gaming industry, surpassing several legendary predecessors in the Nintendo portfolio. Since its launch in March 2017, the Nintendo Switch has enjoyed global acclaim for its hybrid design, innovative game library, and broad appeal among both casual and core gamers.
According to Nintendo’s latest financial report, for the nine months ending December 31, 2025, the company sold 3.25 million additional Nintendo Switch consoles.
Although this represents a 66 percent year-on-year decline in sales compared to the same period last year, the continued demand for the platform has driven its lifetime sales beyond those of the widely celebrated Nintendo DS, which previously stood at 154.02 million units sold. The Switch has already surpassed sales of iconic systems such as the original Game Boy (118.69 million), the Wii (101.63 million), Game Boy Advance (81.51 million), and Nintendo 3DS (75.94 million).
Now, the only console remaining ahead in global sales is Sony’s PlayStation 2, which, according to Sony, has achieved 160 million units sold since its launch in 2000.
This milestone puts the Nintendo Switch within striking distance of becoming the best-selling video game console in history. Nintendo Switch continues to see robust software performance, with several first-party titles achieving remarkable sales figures.
According to the latest official data: - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leads as the best-selling Nintendo Switch game with 70.59 million copies sold. - Animal Crossing: New Horizons follows with 49.32 million units. - Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate has achieved 37.44 million sales. - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild reached 33.64 million copies. - Super Mario Odyssey has sold 30.27 million units. - Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet combined have moved 28.08 million units. - Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield tally at 27.08 million. - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom achieved 22.40 million sales. - Super Mario Party sold 21.28 million units. - New Super Mario Bros.
U Deluxe reached 18.80 million copies. This sustained software success has been instrumental in the Nintendo Switch’s ongoing momentum in the Nintendo Direct presentations, high-profile releases, and recurring placement at the top of Nintendo eShop charts.
Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to supporting and expanding its platform has played a significant role in fostering long-term engagement among players. As the Nintendo Switch enters its eighth year on the market, its historical achievement cements its legacy as a transformative force for Nintendo and the wider gaming industry.
With only the PlayStation 2 left to surpass, all eyes remain on how far Nintendo’s flagship console can go in the years ahead.
