Nintendo confirmed that Switch surpassed Nintendo DS and became the best-selling console in its history
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Nintendo Switch has just reached a historic milestone. The Japanese company confirmed that its hybrid console is now the best-selling in its entire history, surpassing the legendary Nintendo DS.
The data comes from the latest financial report from Nintendo, with figures updated to December 31, 2025. The impact of the announcement consolidates Switch as one of the greatest phenomena in global gaming.
Nintendo Switch acaba de alcanzar un hito histórico
A historic record for Nintendo Switch
Since its launch in 2017, Nintendo Switch has accumulated 155.37 million units sold worldwide. This way, it left Nintendo DS behind, which had closed its cycle with 154.02 million.
The overtaking had already been anticipated since November 2025. At that time, the difference between both consoles was just 10,000 units.
Nintendo's greatest hardware success
With this achievement, Switch has become the most successful console in Nintendo's history. It also surpasses iconic systems such as Wii, Game Boy, and Game Boy Color.
El mayor éxito de hardware de Nintendo
The combination of handheld and home console, together with a solid catalog, explains a large part of its relevance after almost a decade on the market.
Second best-selling console of all time
Despite the record, Nintendo Switch is still not the best-selling console in history. That place still belongs to PlayStation 2, which exceeds 160 million units.
La PlayStation 2 supera los 160 millones de unidades
In any case, Switch still has room to grow. Nintendo confirmed that it will continue to receive releases during this year.
Top 10 best-selling consoles in history
PlayStation 2: 160 million
Nintendo Switch: 155.37 million
Nintendo DS: 154.02 million
Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 118.69 million
PlayStation 4: 117.2 million
PlayStation: 102.49 million
Wii: 101.63 million
PlayStation 3: 87.4 million
PlayStation 5: 84.2 million
Xbox 360: 84 million
Record sales in games as well
The success of the hardware is reflected in the software. Nintendo Switch games have already surpassed 1.5 billion copies sold.
Un nuevo Mario Kart es casi seguro para el lanzamiento
The 10 best-selling Nintendo Switch games
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: 70.59 million
Animal Crossing: New Horizons: 49.32 million
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: 37.44 million
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: 33.64 million
