Nintendo Switch 2 surpasses lifetime sales of Wii U, Vita, and Dreamcast in UK

The Nintendo Switch 2 has reached a notable sales achievement in the United Kingdom. It has exceeded the combined lifetime sales figures of three discontinued consoles: the Wii U, PlayStation Vita, and Sega Dreamcast.

In a recent market update, the Nintendo Switch 2 has outperformed the total sales accumulated over the full lifespans of the Wii U, Vita, and Dreamcast within the UK. This milestone highlights the console's strong performance in the region since its launch. Details on exact sales numbers were not specified in the report, but the comparison underscores the Switch 2's rapid adoption compared to its predecessors, which ceased production years ago. The Wii U, released in 2012, struggled with low sales; the Vita, from 2011, faced similar challenges in the handheld market; and the Dreamcast, launched in 1998, ended its run prematurely despite initial promise. This development comes amid ongoing interest in Nintendo's hybrid console lineup.

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Nintendo increases Switch 2 sales forecast with game releases reconfirmed

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Nintendo has raised its full-year sales forecast for the Switch 2 console to 19 million units following strong initial performance, outpacing the launches of the PS4, PS5, and original Switch. The company's latest financial report also reconfirms release dates for several upcoming first-party titles on the platform. As of September 30, 2025, the Switch 2 has sold 10.36 million units worldwide.

Nintendo's latest financial report reveals the original Switch has become the company's top-selling console, overtaking the DS with 155.37 million units sold. The Switch 2, launched in June 2025, has achieved 17.37 million sales in its first six months, marking the fastest start for any Nintendo platform. Software sales show strong performance, though the lineup lacks a massive blockbuster.

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Nintendo's Switch 2 console experienced a notable slowdown in holiday sales across several major markets, despite its record-breaking launch earlier in the year. Reports indicate declines of up to 35 percent compared to the original Switch's performance in 2017. While Japan showed a milder drop, the overall trend raises concerns about sustaining momentum without strong exclusive games.

An analytics firm forecasts that Nintendo will raise the price of its Switch 2 console in 2026 due to rising RAM costs and tariffs. Despite strong initial sales, the company faces challenges from a trade war and AI-driven shortages. Nintendo's leadership has indicated it is monitoring these factors closely.

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Nintendo has outlined 10 upcoming first-party titles for the Switch 2 in its latest financial report, offering a mix of new releases and enhanced editions to bolster the console's library through 2025 and into 2026. The lineup includes three holiday season games and seven more slated for next year. While some are upgraded versions of existing hits, others introduce fresh entries in popular franchises.

Micro Center has reduced the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 to $400, a $50 discount from its regular price. This in-store-only deal applies to the standalone console and comes amid a challenging holiday sales period for gaming hardware. The promotion provides a rare savings opportunity for the popular new system.

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Following the November 2025 Circana report revealing record-low US console unit sales of 1.6 million since 1995, hardware spending hit $695 million—the weakest dollar figure since 2005—amid prices doubling to $439 since 2019. Total spending fell 4% to $5.9 billion despite Black Friday deals.

 

 

 

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