Nintendo's Switch family of consoles has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing 155 million units sold worldwide. The original Switch continues to be a strong seller, and the newer Switch 2 has contributed significantly to these impressive numbers since its June 2025 release. During the holiday quarter, the Switch 2 saw shipments of 7.01 million units globally.

Sales of Switch 2 software are also robust, with 37.93 million titles sold to date, driven largely by first-party games. Titles like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Pokémon Legends: ZA have contributed to the success. The older Switch remains relevant, with its software sales reaching 108.93 million this quarter, boosted by backward compatibility.

This achievement makes the Switch Nintendo's best-selling console ever, exceeding the Nintendo DS. However, the company is reportedly considering a price hike for the Switch 2 due to rising costs, which could impact future sales momentum. This could be a reaction to broader economic pressures and component costs.

Looking ahead, the industry will be watching to see how the price adjustments affect sales. Nintendo's ability to maintain its sales figures will be important in the coming quarters and will likely affect the broader handheld gaming market. This success story showcases the company's ability to stay ahead.