Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Switch 2 Dominates 2025 U.S. Gaming Market, Sales Surge

1/23/2026

31 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling console in the U.S. for 2025, selling 4.4 million units.
Switch 2's success contributed to a 9% rise in hardware spending, totaling $5.4 billion for the year.
Battlefield 6 was the top-selling game.
In December 2025, the Switch 2 led with 1.25 million units sold in the Americas.
The U.S. gaming market reached $60.7 billion in 2025, with a shift toward subscription services.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling console in the U.S. for 2025, selling 4.4 million units.
Switch 2's success contributed to a 9% rise in hardware spending, totaling $5.4 billion for the year.
Battlefield 6 was the top-selling game.
In December 2025, the Switch 2 led with 1.25 million units sold in the Americas.
The U.S. gaming market reached $60.7 billion in 2025, with a shift toward subscription services.