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Nintendo Switch 2 Breaks Sales Records as Supply Struggles to Keep Up

Nintendo is ramping up production to meet unprecedented demand for its hybrid console, which offers a 7.9-inch display with 4K docked output plus backward compatibility with original titles.

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Overview

  • The Switch 2 sold over 3.5 million units in its first four days, making it Nintendo’s fastest-selling console and the fastest-selling home video game system in history.
  • It features a 7.9-inch LCD screen, a more powerful processor plus support for 4K output when docked, delivering a notable performance boost over the original Switch.
  • Most original Switch games and controllers remain compatible with the new hardware, with a built-in Game Chat function letting players voice chat plus an optional USB camera upgrade for video communication.
  • The console retails at $630—a 57 percent increase over the original Switch’s launch price—plus a $700 bundle that includes the new Mario Kart World title.
  • Built-in storage of 256 GB can be expanded with microSD Express cards at a premium cost; runtime ranges from two to 6.5 hours depending on game intensity.