The Nintendo Switch 2 continues its commercial run in Europe, reaching 4.84 million units sold after 13 months on the market, according to the latest hardware estimates from VGChartz for June 2026. The platform launched in Europe in June 2025.
Quick Facts
- Switch 2 Total Sales in Europe: 4,838,359 units
- Total Lead Over Switch 1: 846,805 units
- Latest Month Performance: Switch 1 outsold Switch 2 by 24,039 units when aligned by launch timing
- Lifetime Switch 1 Sales: 39.84 million units to date
European Sales Performance Breakdown
While the Nintendo Switch 2 maintains a solid lead in its overall sales trajectory compared to its predecessor, month-to-month momentum saw a slight shift during June 2026. When aligning the launch timelines of both consoles—comparing the 13th month of the Switch 2 to the 13th month of the original Switch (March 2018)—the original Nintendo Switch outsold the newer hardware by 24,039 units.
Despite that single-month dip, the broader picture over the last 12 months shows the Switch 2 ahead by approximately 0.35 million units. In total, the newer platform sits 846,805 units ahead of the original Switch's pace at the exact same point in its European lifecycle.
Where the Hardware Stands Globally
With European sales resting at 4,838,359 units, the Nintendo Switch 2 still has significant ground to cover to reach the lifetime totals of the original console. The first-generation Nintendo Switch has sold 39.84 million units to date in the region, leaving the Switch 2 roughly 35.00 million units behind the lifetime sales mark established by its predecessor.