The Switch’s US Physical Sales Are Set To Be The Best Ever For A Nintendo Launch Year Since 1995

It’s no secret that the Nintendo Switch’s sales have performed extremely well, even exceeding Nintendo’s own expectations, as Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime recently noted in an interview. Now, some new statistics really put into perspective how well the Switch has done for Nintendo’s sales.

Recommended Videos

According to analyst Mat Piscatella from market research company NPD, physical software sales for the Switch in the United States “are on pace to be the biggest ever for a Nintendo platform launch year since ’95, by a fairly large margin.” Considering that sales only started being tracked in 1995, this shows that the Switch and its software sales are performing better than Nintendo could have hoped.


Siliconera is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article Ciel Stars in New English Tsukihime Remake Trailer
tsukihime a piece of blue glass moon english
Read Article Review: The Exit 8 Is Both Comfy and Unsettling on the Switch
Rating: 7
Review: Exit 8 Is Comfy and Unsettling on the Switch
Read Article How to Visit Other Worlds in SaGa: Emerald Beyond
How to visit other worlds in SaGa Emerald Beyond
Read Article Here Are the Best Characters in Danganronpa
Two Monokumas with inverted colour palettes stand side by side.
Read Article More LOZ Tears of the Kingdom Merchandise Appears in Japan
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom merchandise at Nintendo Tokyo Kyoto and Osaka physical stores
Related Content
Read Article Ciel Stars in New English Tsukihime Remake Trailer
tsukihime a piece of blue glass moon english
Read Article Review: The Exit 8 Is Both Comfy and Unsettling on the Switch
Rating: 7
Review: Exit 8 Is Comfy and Unsettling on the Switch
Read Article How to Visit Other Worlds in SaGa: Emerald Beyond
How to visit other worlds in SaGa Emerald Beyond
Read Article Here Are the Best Characters in Danganronpa
Two Monokumas with inverted colour palettes stand side by side.
Read Article More LOZ Tears of the Kingdom Merchandise Appears in Japan
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom merchandise at Nintendo Tokyo Kyoto and Osaka physical stores
Author
Casey
Former Siliconera staff writer and fan of JRPGs.