Nintendo recently shared that they’ve reached a significant milestone with the sale of over 146.04 million Nintendo Switch consoles around the globe.
Between April and the end of September 2024, the company sold 4.72 million units. This number marks a 31% drop compared to the same period last year. However, Nintendo pointed out that these sales figures are still quite impressive when stacked up against their previous platforms that have made it into their eighth year on the market.
When it comes to games, the Nintendo Switch has hit a new high, with over 1.3 billion copies sold. This achievement sets a new record for Nintendo, with more games played on the Switch than any other Nintendo system to date.
For those curious about the games leading the charge, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is driving ahead with 64.27 million copies sold. Not far behind, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has charmed 46.45 million players. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has knocked out 35.14 million copies, while The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has enchanted 32.29 million adventurers. Super Mario Odyssey has captivated 28.50 million fans, and the duo of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield has captured 26.44 million trainers worldwide.
On the flip side, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet have reached 25.69 million sales. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has found its way into 21.04 million hands. Super Mario Party continues to entertain with 20.98 million copies, and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe has delighted 17.77 million players.
