New hardware sales data from Japan for June 2026 highlights the ongoing momentum of the Nintendo Switch 2. As the console enters its 13th month on the market, it continues to hold a significant lead over the original Nintendo Switch's performance during its own comparable launch window.
Quick Facts
- Switch 2 Total Sales (13 months): 6,164,532 units
- Switch 1 Total Sales (13 months): 4,017,226 units
- Total Lead: 2,147,306 units in favor of Switch 2
- Gap Change (Last 12 months): 1,395,274 units in favor of Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in Japan in June 2025, while the original Switch arrived in March 2017. Because these launch dates do not align with the same holiday periods or Japanese Golden Week, analysts compare the hardware using aligned launch months to measure relative success.
Comparing the Launch Timelines
In the most recent month of June 2026, the original Switch actually saw a slight edge, outselling the newer console by 0.09 million units. However, this monthly fluctuation does not dampen the overall lead the newer hardware has established. Over the last 12 months, the Switch 2 has outperformed the original console by 1.40 million units.
When looking at the 12th month for each console—June 2026 for the Switch 2 and March 2018 for the original Switch—the total sales figures show a clear gap. The Switch 2 reached 6.16 million units sold, whereas the original Switch had reached 4.02 million units at the same point in its lifecycle.
Context of Lifetime Sales
While the Switch 2 is showing strong early performance, the original Nintendo Switch remains a massive presence in the market with 36.96 million units sold to date. Currently, the Switch 2 sits 30.80 million units behind the lifetime sales of its predecessor.