Nintendo Switch 2 Secures Second Place in U.S.
Console Sales for November 2025, According to Circana Circana, a leading market research firm specializing in tracking video game software and hardware sales across the United States, has published its official sales data for November 2025.
The highly anticipated results reinforce the ongoing competition between top industry platforms, highlighting robust performance from the Nintendo Switch 2 during one of the year’s busiest shopping months. Market Context and Console Success As the holiday season intensifies consumer demand, console manufacturers such as Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft traditionally see significant upticks in sales.
According to Circana's latest report, the PlayStation 5 led hardware sales in November, continuing its trend as a top-selling platform.
However, the Nintendo Switch 2 demonstrated impressive momentum, securing the second spot in U.S.
console sales.
Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S devices completed the top three, reflecting healthy competition across all major hardware platforms. It is important to note that while Circana provides comprehensive sales breakdowns, digital-only software sales for Nintendo platforms are not included in Circana's data.
This means eShop-exclusive titles and digital download figures from Nintendo are not reflected, providing only a partial picture of Nintendo’s software performance for November. Top-Selling Games of November 2025 On the software side, Circana crowned "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" as the best-selling video game for the month.
The franchise continues its dominance in the U.S.
market, maintaining its reputation for blockbuster releases.
Other major titles followed closely, demonstrating the diversity of player interests across genres and franchises. The top 10 games for November 2025, as tracked by Circana, are: 1.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 2.
Battlefield 6 3.
NBA 2K26 4.
Madden 26 5.
EA Sports FC 26 6.
Pokémon Legends Z-A 7.
Ghost of Yotei 8.
EA Sports College Football 26 9.
Minecraft 10.
Kirby Air Riders Notably, Nintendo’s own Pokémon Legends Z-A and Kirby Air Riders made strong appearances on the list, reinforcing Nintendo’s ongoing influence and the enduring popularity of its core properties, especially on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Both titles were featured prominently in prior Nintendo Direct presentations and have been eagerly anticipated by fans and industry analysts alike. Industry Impact and Looking Ahead Nintendo's continued success with the Switch 2 hardware and software lineup strengthens its position in the competitive gaming market.
The company’s strategy of blending innovative first-party titles with refreshed hardware has resonated with both longtime fans and newcomers.
As of November 2025, Nintendo’s momentum is evident despite the absence of digital sales data, suggesting even higher overall engagement on its platforms. With flagship titles continuing to chart alongside consistent hardware performance, Nintendo is well positioned as the 2025 holiday season progresses.
For the full Circana report and further breakdown of industry sales trends, keep following updates from trusted sources and Nintendo’s official channels.
Console Sales for November 2025, According to Circana Circana, a leading market research firm specializing in tracking video game software and hardware sales across the United States, has published its official sales data for November 2025.
The highly anticipated results reinforce the ongoing competition between top industry platforms, highlighting robust performance from the Nintendo Switch 2 during one of the year’s busiest shopping months. Market Context and Console Success As the holiday season intensifies consumer demand, console manufacturers such as Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft traditionally see significant upticks in sales.
According to Circana's latest report, the PlayStation 5 led hardware sales in November, continuing its trend as a top-selling platform.
However, the Nintendo Switch 2 demonstrated impressive momentum, securing the second spot in U.S.
console sales.
Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S devices completed the top three, reflecting healthy competition across all major hardware platforms. It is important to note that while Circana provides comprehensive sales breakdowns, digital-only software sales for Nintendo platforms are not included in Circana's data.
This means eShop-exclusive titles and digital download figures from Nintendo are not reflected, providing only a partial picture of Nintendo’s software performance for November. Top-Selling Games of November 2025 On the software side, Circana crowned "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" as the best-selling video game for the month.
The franchise continues its dominance in the U.S.
market, maintaining its reputation for blockbuster releases.
Other major titles followed closely, demonstrating the diversity of player interests across genres and franchises. The top 10 games for November 2025, as tracked by Circana, are: 1.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 2.
Battlefield 6 3.
NBA 2K26 4.
Madden 26 5.
EA Sports FC 26 6.
Pokémon Legends Z-A 7.
Ghost of Yotei 8.
EA Sports College Football 26 9.
Minecraft 10.
Kirby Air Riders Notably, Nintendo’s own Pokémon Legends Z-A and Kirby Air Riders made strong appearances on the list, reinforcing Nintendo’s ongoing influence and the enduring popularity of its core properties, especially on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Both titles were featured prominently in prior Nintendo Direct presentations and have been eagerly anticipated by fans and industry analysts alike. Industry Impact and Looking Ahead Nintendo's continued success with the Switch 2 hardware and software lineup strengthens its position in the competitive gaming market.
The company’s strategy of blending innovative first-party titles with refreshed hardware has resonated with both longtime fans and newcomers.
As of November 2025, Nintendo’s momentum is evident despite the absence of digital sales data, suggesting even higher overall engagement on its platforms. With flagship titles continuing to chart alongside consistent hardware performance, Nintendo is well positioned as the 2025 holiday season progresses.
For the full Circana report and further breakdown of industry sales trends, keep following updates from trusted sources and Nintendo’s official channels.
