SWITCH 2 TOPS US CONSOLE SALES ON POKOPIA SURGE

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THU, APR 23, 2026

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Nintendo's Switch 2 became the best-selling console in the US during March, driven by strong demand for the newly released Pokémon Pokopia.

The handheld-hybrid console captured the top spot in the US market last month following the surprise success of Pokémon Pokopia, which launched alongside robust consumer interest in Nintendo's latest hardware. The Switch 2 release marked Nintendo's first major console launch in years, and the Pokémon title's strong performance has accelerated adoption across the user base. The combination of new hardware and a popular software franchise typically generates significant sales momentum in the console market. Nintendo has not released specific sales figures for either the Switch 2 or Pokémon Pokopia. The company typically shares hardware and software sales data quarterly through financial reports. The Switch 2's March performance comes as the gaming industry continues to track console sales trends amid broader competition from PlayStation and Xbox platforms.

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