Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Top 23.68 Million, Original Switch Hits 156.59 Million

Nintendo has officially released its latest earnings report for the period ending June 30, 2026, revealing massive hardware and software milestones across both of its leading platforms. Proving that the company’s generational transition is moving at an incredibly healthy pace, the Nintendo Switch 2 has now sold 23.68 million units worldwide.

Meanwhile, the original Nintendo Switch refuses to quietly fade into the background. The legacy hybrid console continues to push hardware, reaching an astronomical 155.92 million units sold globally as of the same date. This cements its place in the pantheon of the best-selling video game consoles of all time, demonstrating a historic level of staying power in the modern gaming market.

Strong Quarterly Momentum for the Switch 2

Looking closer at the three months ended June 30, 2026, the hardware and software momentum highlights a clear consumer shift toward the newer system. During this quarter, a total of 3.82 million Switch 2 hardware units were sold alongside 10.78 million software units.

The software attach rate for the new console is particularly impressive, driven heavily by strong first-party releases. Nintendo confirmed that more than 58.17 million Switch 2 games have been sold worldwide since the console’s launch. Leading the charge is the highly anticipated Mario Kart World, which has already achieved a monumental 15.39 million copies sold. When compared to the 23.68 million consoles in the wild, this translates to a phenomenal attach rate, meaning well over half of all Switch 2 owners have purchased the latest racing installment.

Other heavy hitters in the new generation include Donkey Kong Bananza and exclusive titles from the Pokémon franchise, which continue to dominate the software charts.

Top-Selling Nintendo Switch 2 Games

Here is the updated list of the 10 best-selling first-party titles for the Nintendo Switch 2:

• Mario Kart World – 15.39 million
• Donkey Kong Bananza – 4.77 million
• Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition) – 3.99 million
• Pokemon Pokopia – 3.68 million
• Kirby Air Riders – 1.90 million
• Super Mario Party Jamboree (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition) – 1.15 million

The Original Switch Retains Its Legacy

Despite the undeniable success of the newer hardware, the original Nintendo Switch is still contributing significantly to Nintendo’s bottom line. In the three months ended June 30, 2026, the company moved an additional 0.77 million Switch hardware units.

More surprisingly, software sales for the older console remain remarkably robust. During the same three-month window, a staggering 33.81 million Switch software units were purchased by players worldwide. This brings the lifetime total of original Switch games sold to a jaw-dropping 1,561.95 million units.

This continued software success can be attributed to the vast, established install base of nearly 156 million users, alongside a library of evergreen titles that simply refuse to stop selling. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to reign supreme, sitting at 71.53 million copies sold. Furthermore, Nintendo shared newly announced additional first-party sales figures, confirming that the fan-favorite Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for the original Switch has reached a highly respectable 7.94 million units sold.

Best-Selling First-Party Nintendo Switch Games

The historical lineup for the original system remains unchanged at the very top, showcasing the dominant long-tail sales of these iconic franchises:

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 71.53 million
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 50.29 million
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 38.14 million
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 34.06 million
• Super Mario Odyssey – 30.80 million
• Pokemon Scarlet / Pokemon Violet – 28.46 million
• Pokemon Sword / Pokemon Shield – 27.26 million
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 22.71 million
• Super Mario Party – 21.36 million
• New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe – 19.10 million

A Seamless Generational Shift

Nintendo’s dual-console strategy during this transition period appears to be paying dividends. By continuing to support the original hardware’s massive user base through late-stage software sales, while simultaneously rapidly expanding the footprint of the Nintendo Switch 2, the company is successfully bridging the gap between generations. As the holiday season approaches later this year, it will be fascinating to see how high the Switch 2 sales can climb, and whether the original Switch can officially cross the 160 million milestone.