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Nintendo Switch 2 Shatters Sales Records in August 2025

10/9/2025

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The Nintendo Switch 2 sold 2.4 million U.S. units in August 2025, the fastest-selling console in history, offsetting declines in PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The Switch 2 outpaced PlayStation 4 by 5% and led the original Switch by 77% in August.
NBA 2K26 was August’s best-selling game, ranking fifth for 2025.
Monopoly Go! leads mobile gaming spending.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 sold 2.4 million U.S. units in August 2025, the fastest-selling console in history, offsetting declines in PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The Switch 2 outpaced PlayStation 4 by 5% and led the original Switch by 77% in August.
NBA 2K26 was August’s best-selling game, ranking fifth for 2025.
Monopoly Go! leads mobile gaming spending.