Nintendo Switch 2 cemented its place as the best-selling video game console in the United States for December 2025, marking a significant achievement for Nintendo's latest hardware.
According to industry sales data tallied last month, the Nintendo Switch 2 has exceeded 4.4 million units sold in the US, making it the fastest-selling console in American history.
While it has now surpassed the launch pace of the PlayStation 4, the Nintendo Switch 2 still trails the formidable record set by the Game Boy Advance during its own heyday. For context, Nintendo's hardware strategy has continually played a pivotal role in shaping the gaming landscape.
The Switch 2, which builds on the hybrid model pioneered by its predecessor, has resonated strongly with consumers craving versatility and an expansive library of exclusive titles.
In the holiday season of 2025, this momentum translated into impressive retail and digital sales, with the system’s performance outpacing all competitors in the market. As December 2025 came to a close, sales reports also highlighted the top-performing video games across major platforms, with data reflecting both physical retail and digital downloads from the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace, and PC digital storefronts included in the Digital Leader Panel.
Nintendo’s first-party releases secured several positions in the top 20, reinforcing the Switch 2’s appeal among core and casual gamers alike. Key titles driving Nintendo’s success include 'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' and the highly anticipated 'Metroid Prime 4: Beyond,' both exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2.
These exclusives joined a diverse slate of multi-platform blockbusters such as 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7' from Microsoft, 'NBA 2K26' from Take-Two Interactive, and Electronic Arts’ 'Battlefield 6,' 'Madden NFL 26,' and 'EA Sports FC 26.' Other notable entries on the December best-sellers list include new arrivals like 'Donkey Kong Bananza' and enduring favorites such as 'Minecraft.' A Nintendo spokesperson commented on the record-breaking sales, stating that the company is grateful for the enthusiastic response from fans and remains committed to delivering innovative experiences through its hardware and software lineup.
This continued momentum demonstrates Nintendo’s enduring influence and the cultural resonance of its franchises. The full list of December’s top-selling games in the US includes, among others: 1.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (Microsoft) 2.
NBA 2K26 (Take-Two Interactive) 3.
Battlefield 6 (Electronic Arts) 4.
Madden NFL 26 (Electronic Arts) 5.
EA Sports FC 26 (Electronic Arts) 6.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Nintendo) 7.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Nintendo) 8.
Minecraft (Multiple Publishers) 9.
Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo) 10.
Ghost of Yotei (Sony) With the Nintendo Switch 2 setting new milestones, its blend of innovative hardware and coveted game releases suggests a strong outlook for Nintendo moving into 2026.
As the console generation matures, sales data continues to reinforce the significance of compelling exclusive content and versatile hardware in sustaining momentum in the competitive gaming hardware market.
According to industry sales data tallied last month, the Nintendo Switch 2 has exceeded 4.4 million units sold in the US, making it the fastest-selling console in American history.
While it has now surpassed the launch pace of the PlayStation 4, the Nintendo Switch 2 still trails the formidable record set by the Game Boy Advance during its own heyday. For context, Nintendo's hardware strategy has continually played a pivotal role in shaping the gaming landscape.
The Switch 2, which builds on the hybrid model pioneered by its predecessor, has resonated strongly with consumers craving versatility and an expansive library of exclusive titles.
In the holiday season of 2025, this momentum translated into impressive retail and digital sales, with the system’s performance outpacing all competitors in the market. As December 2025 came to a close, sales reports also highlighted the top-performing video games across major platforms, with data reflecting both physical retail and digital downloads from the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace, and PC digital storefronts included in the Digital Leader Panel.
Nintendo’s first-party releases secured several positions in the top 20, reinforcing the Switch 2’s appeal among core and casual gamers alike. Key titles driving Nintendo’s success include 'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' and the highly anticipated 'Metroid Prime 4: Beyond,' both exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2.
These exclusives joined a diverse slate of multi-platform blockbusters such as 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7' from Microsoft, 'NBA 2K26' from Take-Two Interactive, and Electronic Arts’ 'Battlefield 6,' 'Madden NFL 26,' and 'EA Sports FC 26.' Other notable entries on the December best-sellers list include new arrivals like 'Donkey Kong Bananza' and enduring favorites such as 'Minecraft.' A Nintendo spokesperson commented on the record-breaking sales, stating that the company is grateful for the enthusiastic response from fans and remains committed to delivering innovative experiences through its hardware and software lineup.
This continued momentum demonstrates Nintendo’s enduring influence and the cultural resonance of its franchises. The full list of December’s top-selling games in the US includes, among others: 1.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (Microsoft) 2.
NBA 2K26 (Take-Two Interactive) 3.
Battlefield 6 (Electronic Arts) 4.
Madden NFL 26 (Electronic Arts) 5.
EA Sports FC 26 (Electronic Arts) 6.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Nintendo) 7.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Nintendo) 8.
Minecraft (Multiple Publishers) 9.
Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo) 10.
Ghost of Yotei (Sony) With the Nintendo Switch 2 setting new milestones, its blend of innovative hardware and coveted game releases suggests a strong outlook for Nintendo moving into 2026.
As the console generation matures, sales data continues to reinforce the significance of compelling exclusive content and versatile hardware in sustaining momentum in the competitive gaming hardware market.
