Nintendo Switch 2 ends first full year in the U.S. at nearly 6 million units sold, second fastest-selling video game system
Nintendo Switch 2 completes its first year in the U.S. as the second fastest-selling console in history, amidst widespread industry hardware declines.
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The brief
The Nintendo Switch 2 has concluded its first full year of availability in the U.S. market with nearly 6 million units sold. The console maintained its performance momentum by securing the top-selling position for hardware during the month of May 2026.
Coverage from Nintendo Everything, IGN, and VGChartz focuses on the console's historical milestone as the second fastest-selling system ever. Conversely, reports from Kotaku and Push Square highlight significant sales drops for competitors, noting that PlayStation and Xbox hardware experienced their worst May sales performance in the U.S. to date.
Market observers are monitoring the gap between the Switch 2's sales trajectory and the performance of competing platforms. Coverage does not yet specify future production targets or upcoming regional sales figures.
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Quick answers
How many units has the Switch 2 sold?
The console has sold nearly 6 million units in the U.S. after its first full year on the market.
How does the Switch 2 rank historically?
It is currently ranked as the second fastest-selling video game system in U.S. history.
How are other console manufacturers performing?
According to reports, PlayStation and Xbox hardware sales in the U.S. saw significant declines during May 2026.
Coverage (5)
- Price Hiked PS5 Endures Sony's Worst May in Over 25 Years Push Square · 1d ago
- Switch 2 Best-Seller in the US in May 2026, 007 First Light Debuts in 1st VGChartz · 1d ago
- Xbox Hardware Unit Sales Just Had Their Worst May In The U.S. Ever, And PlayStation Didn’t Do So Hot Either Kotaku · 1d ago
- Nintendo Switch 2 Second Fastest-Selling Hardware in U.S. History After 12 Months IGN · 1d ago
- Nintendo Switch 2 ends first full year in the U.S. at nearly 6 million units sold, second fastest-selling video game system Nintendo Everything · 1d ago
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