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PS5 Physical Media Sales Plummet — What Sony’s 2028 Disc Exit Means for Switch and Retail Games
Recent Circana data shows dramatic declines in PS5 physical sales as Sony confirms production of PS5 discs will end in January 2028. We examine UK chart performance,...
Nintendo Physical Games: Circana’s Mat Piscatella Says Nintendo Will Follow Its Own Path
Circana senior director Mat Piscatella tells VGC that Nintendo is unlikely to change its approach to physical games in response to Sony's recent announcement. Analysis...
Nintendo physical games: Circana's Mat Piscatella on whether Nintendo will keep cartridges in a digital-first era
Circana senior director Mat Piscatella discusses the future of Nintendo physical games amid industry moves toward all-digital consoles. Coverage includes context on...
Switch 2 First-Year US Sales Hit 5.9 Million — Second-Fastest Hardware Launch in Tracker History
Circana reports the Nintendo Switch 2 sold 5.9 million units in its first year in the US, making it the second-fastest-selling console in US tracker history. Read...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Reach 5.9 Million in First Year — Second-Fastest Selling U.S. Console Since 1995
Circana reports Nintendo Switch 2 sold 5.9 million units in its first 12 months, making it the second-fastest selling console in U.S. tracked history.
Circana March Sales: MLB: The Show 26 Tops U.S. Charts as Nintendo Switch 2 Leads Hardware
Circana's U.S. retail charts for March show MLB: The Show 26 as the month's top-selling game, while Nintendo's Switch 2 headlines hardware sales.
Nintendo Switch 2 Maintains Position as Second Fastest Selling Console in U.S. History
Nintendo Switch 2 continues impressive sales, ranked just behind Game Boy Advance as the second fastest selling video game hardware in U.S. history, according to Circana.
Resident Evil Requiem Becomes Best-Selling Video Game of 2026, Topping US Charts Across All Platforms
Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem dominates US sales in February 2026, leading premium game charts and surpassing six million units sold across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Achieves Top 10 Sales on Nintendo Switch 2 in January 2026
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade secures second place among best-selling premium Nintendo games for January 2026, highlighting Square Enix's ongoing success on the...
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Nintendo Switch Ranks Second in U.S. Hardware Sales for January 2026: Top-Selling Games Revealed
Nintendo Switch secures second place in January 2026 U.S. hardware sales, as Circana releases video game industry charts highlighting software and platform performance.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Surges with Record-Breaking Sales in 2025: Retains Fastest-Selling Console Title in the US
Nintendo Switch 2 sees explosive growth in the US, selling 4.4 million units in 2025 and maintaining its lead as the fastest-selling console. Discover the top-selling...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sets New U.S. Record as Fastest-Selling Home Console, Surpassing PS4 Launch Sales
The Nintendo Switch 2 outpaces previous records, achieving 4.4 million units sold in the U.S. in just seven months, surpassing the PlayStation 4 in launch period sales...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Surges as Fastest-Selling Console, Reaching 4.4 Million Units in U.S. Sales
Nintendo Switch 2 tops U.S. hardware sales for December 2025, setting records as the fastest-selling gaming console and leading in both unit and dollar sales according...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Performance: December 2023 U.S. Console Rankings Revealed by Circana
Explore how the Nintendo Switch 2 performed in December 2023 U.S. sales charts according to Circana, and see how the platform stacked up against the competition during...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Report: Regional Performance and Year-End Analysis
Nintendo Switch 2 sales fall behind original Switch in Western markets at 2025 year-end, but see gains in Japan—an in-depth look at regional sales trends and official...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Ranks Second in U.S. Console Sales for November 2025, According to Circana
Circana's latest report reveals the Nintendo Switch 2 was the second best-selling console in the U.S. for November 2025, with major releases like Pokémon Legends Z-A...
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PS5 Surpasses Nintendo Switch 2 in November 2023 US Hardware Sales, Reports Circana's Mat Piscatella
The PlayStation 5 overtakes Nintendo Switch 2 as the top-selling gaming console in the US for November 2023, marking a significant milestone amid declining hardware...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Ranks Second in U.S. Black Friday 2025 Console Sales, According to Circana
Circana's latest data reveals the Nintendo Switch 2 as the second best-selling console during Black Friday 2025 in the United States, as PlayStation 5 leads the market.
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Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle Tops U.S. Hardware Sales Charts Ahead of Holiday Season
Nintendo's Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle claims the top spot in U.S. hardware sales, leading into the crucial Christmas shopping period, according to Circana.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sparks Accelerated Push Toward Digital-Only Sales, Analyst Says
Industry analyst Mat Piscatella discusses Nintendo's digital strategy with the Switch 2, citing a noticeable industry trend toward digital game sales despite...
Nintendo Switch 2 Digital Sales Surge: Analyst Highlights Accelerating Shift from Physical to Digital Games
Circana analyst Mat Piscatella notes Nintendo's digital game sales are outpacing physical sales on the Switch 2, signaling a major industry shift from physical to...
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Pokemon Legends Z-A Achieves Record-Breaking Launch Sales on Nintendo Switch 2
Pokemon Legends Z-A sets new global and US sales records with its impressive launch performance on Nintendo Switch 2, outpacing previous franchise milestones.
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Achieves Record U.S. Launch Sales on Nintendo Switch
Pokemon Legends: Z-A sets new sales milestones in the United States, marking the strongest physical game launch since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, while...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Production Targets Set for Record Sales: 25 Million Units Aimed by March 2026
Nintendo has ramped up production for the Switch 2, targeting 25 million units by March 2026 to meet surging demand and set new sales records. Find out what this means...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Production Set to Soar: Targeting 25 Million Units by March 2026
Nintendo is preparing to ramp up Nintendo Switch 2 production to 25 million units by March 2026, signaling a major push in the gaming hardware market following robust...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Outpace PlayStation 4 and Original Switch in US Launch
Nintendo Switch 2 surpasses PS4 and original Switch sales records, reaching 2.4 million units sold in its first three months. Industry data highlights impressive early...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Surpasses PlayStation 4 Launch Sales: Strong Growth in 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 achieves impressive sales milestones, outpacing both the PlayStation 4 and Switch 1 post-launch. Analysis by Circana's Mat Piscatella reveals...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Outpace Original Model by 77% in the US, Circana Reports
Circana reveals Nintendo Switch 2 sales are 77% higher than the original Switch in the US, as August 2025's best-selling games list showcases strong console and...
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Outsells Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch: Circana Sales Report Insights
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to outperform Mario Kart World in recent Nintendo Switch sales charts, according to the latest Circana report. Explore sales milestones...
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Donkey Kong Bananza Tops Nintendo Charts as Switch 2 Hits Record US Sales, According to Circana
Circana's latest US sales report highlights Donkey Kong Bananza as the best-selling Nintendo title and strong performance for the Switch 2, surpassing 2 million units...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Surpass 2 Million Units in the US, Outpacing Original Switch Launch
Nintendo Switch 2 achieves over 2 million units sold in the US, outperforming the original Switch by 75% and reaching 6 million global sales within seven weeks of...
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Donkey Kong Bananza Becomes Top-Selling Nintendo Switch 2 Title in July 2025 US Sales Charts
Donkey Kong Bananza secures a spot among the top 20 best-selling games of 2025, dominating Nintendo Switch 2 sales in July according to Circana's US market data.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Surpasses Two Million Units Sold in the United States, Outpacing Original Switch Launch
Nintendo Switch 2 sales top two million units in the U.S., with Circana reporting a 75% faster sales rate compared to the original Nintendo Switch.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Tops U.S. Sales Charts: Surpasses Two Million Units Sold, Outperforming Previous Model
Nintendo Switch 2 leads U.S. gaming hardware sales, outpacing the original Switch and boosting overall industry revenue to record levels.
Nintendo Switch 2 Becomes Fastest-Selling Console in U.S. History, Surpassing PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch 2 breaks U.S. sales records with 1.6 million units sold in June 2025, outpacing previous leader PlayStation 4, according to Circana analyst Mat...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Camera Accessory Achieves Moderate Attach Rate, Says Circana Analyst
Circana analyst Mat Piscatella reveals mid-single digit attach rate for Nintendo Switch 2 camera accessory, with sales performance aligning with expectations ahead of...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Achieves 32% Attach Rate Amid Strong US Launch Sales
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller sees impressive early sales, with Circana estimating a 32% attach rate in the United States as Switch 2 hardware sales surge....
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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Achieves Strong Sales During U.S. Console Launch
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller sees impressive sales, with nearly one-third of console owners purchasing the accessory during the launch month, according to...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Becomes Fastest-Selling Console in U.S. History: June 2025 Sales Smash Records
Nintendo Switch 2 sets a new U.S. record for fastest-selling console, moving 1.6 million units in June 2025 and driving video game hardware spending to unprecedented...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sets Record as Fastest-Selling Video Game Console in History
Nintendo Switch 2 surpasses PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S to become the fastest-selling video game console, according to Circana. Major titles like Mario Kart...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sets New U.S. Sales Record with 1.6 Million Units Sold in Launch Month
Nintendo Switch 2 achieves historic launch month sales in the U.S., surpassing previous records and driving notable hardware market growth.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party Game Sales Outpace Original Switch Launch, Reports Circana
Third-party sales for Nintendo Switch 2 have surpassed those of the original Switch, as confirmed by Circana's Mat Piscatella. CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 emerges...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Launch: Third-Party Games See Modest Sales Amidst First-Party Dominance
Switch 2's launch highlights strong first-party performance, with third-party titles lagging in sales despite hardware success. Key insights, sales breakdowns, and...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sets US Launch Sales Record: Over 1.1 Million Units Sold, Mario Kart World Dominates Software Charts
Nintendo Switch 2 breaks sales records in the US with 1.1 million units sold in its first three days, surpassing PS4. Mario Kart World emerges as the top game for the...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Anticipation: Analyst Points to Escapism and Eager Fanbase Ahead of Launch
Circana analyst Mat Piscatella discusses the unprecedented anticipation for the Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting industry trends, fan enthusiasm, and the role of gaming...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Price Announced: Analysts Predict Strong Early Sales Despite Higher Price Point
Nintendo has officially announced the Switch 2, revealing its pricing and platform details. Leading analysts project strong demand and sales for the new console, with...
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Makes Strong Debut on Nintendo Switch January 2025 Sales Charts
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD lands at #8 on the US charts and claims the top spot for Switch games in January 2025, according to Circana data. Discover key sales...
Switch 2 Sales Forecast: Circana Analyst Predicts 4.3 Million Units in US Within Launch Year
Circana analyst Mat Piscatella projects 4.3 million Switch 2 sales in the US, citing high initial demand but supply constraints. Learn how these estimates compare to...
Nintendo Wii U Posts Surprise New Hardware Sale in US According to Circana Data
A rare new Wii U unit was sold in the US last month, according to Circana, marking the first retail sale of new Wii U hardware since 2022. Find out more about this...
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders: Must-Have Games, Accessories, and Market Insights for November 2025
Explore essential Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders for November 2025, upcoming Warframe Switch 2 updates, and key industry analysis on Nintendo's digital strategy shift.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders and Digital Trends: Key Highlights for November 2025
Explore the latest November 2025 updates on the Nintendo Switch 2, including pre-order opportunities, Warframe Switch 2 update news, and expert insights on digital...