Nintendo Switch Officially Dethrones the DS to Become Company Best Selling Console Ever
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
The Nintendo Switch has surpassed the Nintendo DS with 155.37 million units sold, making it Nintendo's best-selling console ever and the second best-selling console in history behind the PlayStation 2.
The Nintendo Switch has officially made hardware history. According to Nintendo's latest financial report covering the first nine months of the fiscal year up to December 31, 2025, the hybrid console has now reached a staggering 155.37 million units sold. That milestone officially pushes it past the iconic Nintendo DS, which sits at 154.02 million units. The Switch now stands as the second best selling console of all time, trailing only the legendary PlayStation 2 and its lifetime sales of roughly 160 million units.
This enduring momentum is especially impressive given that Nintendo is already well into its next generation hardware cycle. The Switch 2 has already moved 17.37 million units since launching in June 2025, cementing itself as the company's fastest selling dedicated platform to date. Early software adoption on the new hardware has been predictably massive, led by heavy hitters like Mario Kart World at 14.03 million units, alongside strong showings from Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch 2.
For a platform that launched all the way back in 2017, reaching this peak highlights how successfully Nintendo bridged the gap between home console and portable gaming. As the library continues to grow with upcoming releases like Mario Tennis Fever and Pokémon Pokopia, the original Switch is cementing a legacy that goes far beyond a typical hardware lifecycle. You can read the full, original reporting over at Eurogamer.
Tags: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo DS, Hardware Sales, Gaming News, Nintendo
Original article: Eurogamer