Peter Smith
⬤ Nintendo just hit a major milestone—the Switch has officially become the company's best-selling console ever. As of December 31, 2025, the hybrid console reached 155.37 million units sold worldwide, pushing past the Nintendo DS's final tally of 154.02 million units.
⬤ These numbers confirm what's been building for years: the Switch isn't just popular, it's redefined what a Nintendo console can be. Launched in 2017, the system's unique setup—letting players jump between handheld and TV modes—brought Nintendo's entire gaming lineup under one roof. That flexibility kept people buying year after year, even as the console aged.
⬤ Nintendo's first-party games kept the momentum going. Titles like Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, and Animal Crossing weren't just system sellers—they kept players engaged long after launch. Hardware tweaks like the Switch Lite and OLED model gave Nintendo fresh ways to reach different audiences and extended the console's relevance well into its lifecycle..
⬤ Beating the DS means more than just breaking a sales record. It shows Nintendo built something with real staying power. The Switch set a new standard for what the company can achieve with a single platform, and its influence will likely shape Nintendo's hardware strategy for years to come.
Peter Smith
