The **Nintendo Switch 2** has reportedly achieved an extraordinary feat, breaking the first-month hardware sales record in Japan. Surpassing previous console giants like the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and PlayStation 2, the new hybrid console has sold more than 1.5 million units since its launch.
Precise sales figures, sourced from Famitsu via Yomiuri and reported by VGC, indicate that an impressive 1,538,260 Switch 2 systems were sold in Japan. Famitsu, a highly reputable publication, has been meticulously collecting sales data from thousands of retail locations across Japan since 1996, adding substantial weight to these record-breaking statistics.
This remarkable performance means the Switch 2 has dethroned its predecessor, the Game Boy Advance, which held the record for nearly a quarter of a century. In 2001, the GBA had sold 1,367,433 units in its debut month. Other consoles that enjoyed strong initial sales in Japan include the Nintendo DS, with over 1.2 million units sold, and the PlayStation 2, which moved more than 1.1 million units during its first month on the market.
Globally, the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched on June 5, also experienced a phenomenal reception. Nintendo initially announced that the system sold over 3.5 million units worldwide within its first four days, establishing it as the company`s fastest-selling console to date. However, updated global sales figures have not been provided by Nintendo since that initial announcement.
In related news, Nintendo recently announced a new Switch 2 bundle. This upcoming package, featuring Pokémon Legends: Z-A, is scheduled for release in October and will retail for $500. This new offering complements an existing Switch 2 bundle that includes Mario Kart World.