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How many Nintendo Switch consoles have been sold?
Nintendo’s cumulative worldwide sales page lists 156.59 million units of Nintendo Switch hardware as of June 30, 2026. This is a life-to-date total through that date, not sales during 2026 or any other single year. Nintendo’s cumulative hardware and software sales data is the official source.
The title’s 139-million figure describes a historical milestone. Nintendo’s current reported total is higher; the original date and publication context for the 139-million headline are not established here.
Hardware and software are different totals
Nintendo reports hardware units and software units separately. Software units are not consoles, and the two totals should not be combined as a measure of how many systems have sold.
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#1 Best Overall
- The next evolution of Nintendo Switch
- One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld
- Larger, vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with support for HDR and up to 120 fps
- Dock that supports 4K when connected to a compatible TV*
- GameChat** lets you voice chat, share your game screen, and connect via video chat as you play
| Platform | Hardware units | Software units | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | 156.59 million | 1,561.95 million | June 30, 2026 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 23.68 million | 58.17 million | June 30, 2026 |
These are Nintendo’s cumulative worldwide totals for each platform. Switch 2 is a separate platform in Nintendo’s reporting, not part of the original Switch hardware total. Nintendo’s sales page gives the totals and reporting cutoff.
How Switch 2 sales relate to the original Switch
Nintendo launched Switch 2 globally on June 5, 2025. The company reported more than 3.5 million Switch 2 units sold through worldwide in its first four days. That early launch figure is a short-period measure, while the 23.68 million figure above is Switch 2’s cumulative worldwide hardware total through June 30, 2026. Nintendo’s FY2026 first-quarter results cover the launch and quarterly reporting.
Rank #2
- 6.2” LCD screen
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
- Nintendo Switch is the home of Mario & friends
What “sold” means in Nintendo’s figures
Nintendo distinguishes between sell-through, sales to individual consumers—including retail purchases and purchases through Nintendo’s direct-sales websites—and sell-in, sales by the Nintendo group to outside entities. They describe different points in the sales chain, so a figure should be read using the measure Nintendo assigns to it. Nintendo’s FY2026 first-quarter materials explain the terms.
The same results report 0.98 million original Switch hardware units and 24.40 million Switch software units during April–June 2025. Those are quarterly figures, not lifetime totals. Nintendo also reported more than 100 million annual playing users between July 2024 and June 2025, using a definition based on Nintendo Accounts associated with Switch or Switch 2 systems that used relevant software at least once during that 12-month period; the company notes exclusions and possible retroactive revisions. That user measure is not a console sales figure. Nintendo’s results materials provide the period figures and user-count qualifications.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- One player can use a Joy-Con in each hand
- Two players can each take one
- Multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options (additional Joy-Con sold separately)
- Slip a set of Joy-Con into a Joy-Con grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
Rank #4
- This pre-owned product is not Apple certified, but has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon-qualified suppliers.
- 6.2” LCD screen.
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
Rank #3
- Play your way with the Nintendo Switch gaming system. Whether you’re at home or on the go, solo or with friends, the Nintendo Switch system is designed to fit your life. Dock your Nintendo Switch to enjoy HD gaming on your TV. Heading out? Just undock your console and keep playing in handheld mode
- This model includes battery life of approximately 4.5 - 9 hours.
- The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (games sold separately)
- Model number HAC 001( 01)
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