Overview
- The Switch2 sold 3.5 million units worldwide within its first four days, making it Nintendo’s fastest-selling console ever.
- Major retailers have struggled to keep the hybrid device in stock, with Walmart+ members gaining one-hour early access to the next drop.
- The portable system features a custom Nvidia processor, 12 GB of RAM and a 7.9-inch LCD supporting 1080p resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate.
- It carries a $449.99 base price, or $499.99 for a bundle that includes Mario Kart World, prompting discussions over rising hardware and game costs.
- Nintendo’s share price has risen 39 percent this year, and analysts now expect Switch2 sales to exceed the company’s 15 million‐unit forecast by March 2026.