The Nintendo Switch 2 is well on its way to hitting the 15 million unit expectation set out by the Big N.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been a tremendous success. Players know it, critics know it, and analysts know it. But now, we’ve got word from the Big N itself, confirming what everyone already knew: it sold a lot. In the first quarter of 2026, the Nintendo Switch 2 surpassed 5 million units sold.
On August 1, 2025, Nintendo released its Q1 FY26 earnings report. This report highlighted how the company’s hardware and software performed, with a special focus on its new console and games. The report states that the Nintendo Switch 2 sold 5.82 million units in the first quarter of Nintendo’s 2026 fiscal year. Not only that, the Switch 2 sold more than 6 million units in the first seven weeks.
As for the original Nintendo Switch, Nintendo states that demand for the console has continued despite the release of the Switch 2. Those playing at home will know that the original Switch is extremely close to overtaking the Nintendo DS in lifetime sales. At the time of writing, Nintendo Switch stands at 153.1 million units while the Nintendo DS has 154.02 million units.
On the software side, Nintendo revealed that Mario Kart World sold 5.63 million units in the quarter. This is almost a one-to-one attachment rate for the game and console. The company also notes that the software sales for the Switch 2 exceeded 8 million units, thanks in part to the Mario Kart World bundle.
This was a great first quarter for the Nintendo Switch 2 and its launch title, Mario Kart World. Be sure to look over out NTDOY page for more information on how Nintendo performed. If you’re one of the millions of people playing Mario Kart World, check out Shackmaps to see an interactive map. It’ll help you find all the collectibles.
