Nintendo Switch Surpasses Wii Sales Milestone in the US
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Nintendo’s popular console, the Switch, has achieved a significant milestone in the United States. After surpassing the lifetime hardware sales of the Wii globally, the hybrid system has now taken over its predecessor’s sales in the US market as well.
New data from Circana (formerly the NPD) reveals that the Switch’s lifetime hardware sales in the US have “finally” surpassed that of the Wii. This achievement comes after six years in the market, with the hybrid system securing this milestone in July 2023. Although exact sales figures were not provided, it is estimated that 49 million units have been sold in the Americas, as reported by IGN.
GamesIndustry.biz reports that the Switch’s lifetime sales in the US now trail the Xbox 360 by less than one million units. Furthermore, the console is now fewer than five million units away from surpassing the PlayStation 2 in the same market.
One of the key factors contributing to the ongoing success of the Switch is its strong library of first-party games. In 2023, the launch of highly anticipated titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime Remastered, and Pikmin 4 contributed to the system’s sales. Additionally, upcoming releases like Super Mario Bros. Wonder are expected to further fuel the console’s popularity.
According to Nintendo’s official website, the Switch has sold more than 129 million units as of June 30th, 2023, surpassing the Wii’s lifetime sales of 101 million units.
The top-selling game on the Switch is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which has sold an impressive 55.46 million units to date. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild follows closely as the fourth best-selling game, reaching the 30 million mark. The recently released Tears of the Kingdom has already claimed the ninth spot, with sales exceeding 18 million units.
With its remarkable success, the Nintendo Switch continues to captivate gamers worldwide. Whether it’s the unique hybrid design or the compelling lineup of games, it remains a popular choice among players of all ages.
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Sources: GamesIndustry.biz, via IGN
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Liam is an avid reporter of the latest Nintendo news. When he’s not busy paying off his loan to Tom Nook, he enjoys exploring the vast library of video games. While his favorite Nintendo character used to be a guitar-playing dog, he now prefers to hang out with Judd the cat.