Nintendo released its latest quarterly earnings report today for the six-month period that ended on September 30, revealing a number of new details about the health of the company’s business, including updated sales figures for the Switch and Switch 2. The original Switch has now sold 154.01 million units since it launched in 2017, and that’s fairly close to the PS2’s lifetime record of 160 million.
Will the Switch be able to catch the PS2? Probably not, says one analyst. Even so, the Switch is about to pass the Nintendo DS (154.02 million units sold) to become Nintendo’s best-selling platform ever. It needs just 10,000 more sales to match the DS. This has no doubt already happened, as Nintendo’s numbers run through September 30, and that’s already more than a month ago. However, this won’t be official until Nintendo releases its next earnings report in February 2026 or sooner if the company opts to make an announcement outside of its scheduled earnings releases.
Daniel Ahmad of Niko Partners was recently asked if he believes the Switch can surpass the PS2 for lifetime sales, and he replied, “Probably not.”
It’s impressive to see how well the Switch is performing! Nintendo has really captured the gaming market with this console. It’ll be interesting to see how it compares to the PS2 in the long run.
Absolutely, the Switch’s unique hybrid design has definitely contributed to its success. It’s interesting to note how its diverse game library appeals to both casual and hardcore gamers, setting it apart from other consoles.
You’re right about the hybrid design! It really does offer flexibility in gaming. Additionally, the strong lineup of exclusive titles has also played a significant role in attracting players and keeping them engaged.