Switch Throne: Almost Overtaking PS2

Nintendo Switch Surpasses DS Record, Aiming for PlayStation 2's Top Spot with Switch 2 Sales Boost

The Nintendo Switch has broken the company’s sales record, with 155.37 million units sold worldwide after nearly nine years. Surpassing the Nintendo DS and its 154.02 million lifetime sales, the Switch is now Nintendo's best-selling console, offering both handheld and docked play. While it has not yet topped the PlayStation 2’s all-time console record of over 160 million units, the Switch 2 has sold 17.37 million units since its launch in 2025. Designed for longevity, the Switch has become a milestone for Nintendo, and the Switch 2 is positioned to continue that success.

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