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Nintendo Switch 2 Surges Past 2M Sales in U.S.

8/28/2025

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Nintendo Switch 2 sales exceeded 2 million units in the U.S., surpassing the original Switch by 75%.
U.S. gaming hardware sales increased by 21% in July, reaching $384 million, the highest since 2008.
Other consoles experienced notable declines: Nintendo Switch down 52%, PS5 down 47%, and Xbox Series down 69%.
Nintendo's continued success depends on consistent game releases.

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Nintendo Switch 2 sales exceeded 2 million units in the U.S., surpassing the original Switch by 75%.
U.S. gaming hardware sales increased by 21% in July, reaching $384 million, the highest since 2008.
Other consoles experienced notable declines: Nintendo Switch down 52%, PS5 down 47%, and Xbox Series down 69%.
Nintendo's continued success depends on consistent game releases.