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Nintendo Switch 2 sets US console sales record
Nintendo’s newly launched Switch 2 has become the fastest-selling console in US history, according to market tracker Circana.
The company sold 1.6 million units of the US$450 console in June.
This figure surpasses the previous record of 1.1 million units set by Sony’s PlayStation 4 in 2013.
The strong sales of the Switch 2 contributed to a rise in gaming hardware spending in the US.
Americans spent US$978 million on gaming devices and accessories in June.
The Switch 2 has also seen success in Japan, where it is the fastest-selling console, according to Famitsu retail data.
