Nintendo Switch Becomes Second Best-Selling Gaming Device in Nintendo's History

Written by Boldson on 07 November 2023. Posted in Hardware

The latest financial report from Nintendo has revealed a milestone achievement for its versatile console, the Nintendo Switch, which has now sold 132.46 million units, overtaking other gaming platforms in the company's portfolio. However, the Nintendo DS retains the top spot with 154 million units sold, while Sony's PlayStation 2 holds the all-time record at 155 million units.

Nintendo's financial figures for the past quarter show an operating profit of 94.5 billion yen and revenues of 334.9 billion yen, exceeding analyst expectations significantly due to the depreciation of the Japanese yen.

Compared to the previous year, there was a modest increase in sales of Switch consoles and games by 2.4% and 1.8%, respectively, for the first half of the fiscal year. Yet, there was a 22% decline in total sales of the Switch for the last fiscal year. These figures highlight a consistent consumer interest in Nintendo products amidst market shifts and broader economic trends.