Switch at 150 million consoles sold, the top 10 games

Nintendo’s hybrid console, released on the market in 2017, continues to generate record numbers, driven by highly successful first-party titles. Nintendo recently released updated sales figures for its hybrid console, Nintendo Switch, revealing impressive numbers that confirm the platform’s global success. As of September 30, 2024, the Switch has sold 146.04 million units worldwide, edging ever closer to the 150 million mark. In the quarter ending September 30, 2024, 2.62 million consoles and 39.64 million pieces of software were sold, demonstrating that demand for the Switch remains strong even several years after its launch. First-party games continue to dominate the sales charts, with titles such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate confirming themselves as true evergreens. Here is the top 10 best-selling first-party games on Switch:

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 64.27 million

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 46,45 milioni

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 35.14 million

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 32,29 milioni

Super Mario Odyssey – 28.50 million

Pokémon Sword / Pokémon Shield – 26.44 million

Pokémon Scarlet / Pokémon Violet – 25.69 million

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 21,04 milioni

Super Mario Party – 20.98 million

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe – 17.77 million

Overall, over 1,306.10 million Switch games have been sold worldwide. These extraordinary numbers underline Nintendo’s ability to create highly successful consoles and games, capable of attracting a huge audience and generating lasting engagement. As the holiday season arrives, Switch sales are likely to continue to grow, driven by an ever-expanding software catalog and strong demand for the console. The announcement and sale of the successor to the Switch is expected in 2025, but the utmost secrecy remains regarding this matter.