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Nintendo Switch 2: Sales, the Best Games and What Comes Next
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Nintendo Switch 2: Sales, the Best Games and What Comes Next

23.68 million consoles, a first price rise and a 2027 line-up led by a new Metroid. The Switch 2 story, from Nintendo's own numbers.

MAN TARGET EditorsOctober 26, 2026 3 min read

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Seventeen months after launch, Nintendo Switch 2 remains the fastest-selling console Nintendo has made, and it now costs more than it did on day one. Here is the state of play, from Nintendo's own results and announcements, as of 1 November 2026.

Sales: the numbers

  • 23.68 million Switch 2 consoles sold worldwide by 30 June 2026, according to Nintendo.
  • More than 58 million Switch 2 games sold by the same date.
  • Nintendo forecasts 16.5 million Switch 2 units for the fiscal year ending March 2027, below the launch year.
  • Nintendo's next results, covering July to September, are expected in early November.

The price rise

In May 2026 Nintendo announced the first Switch 2 price increase, citing rising component prices, particularly memory, and tariffs. In the US the console went from $449.99 to $499.99 on 1 September 2026, and in Europe from €469.99 to €499.99 on the same day; in Japan it rose from ¥49,980 to ¥59,980 on 25 May. Nintendo Switch Online also became more expensive in Japan from 1 July, while US and European subscription prices did not change.

A Switch 2 and Joy-Con controllers on a wooden table in warm evening light.
A Switch 2 and Joy-Con controllers on a wooden table in warm evening light.

The best Switch 2 games, by the numbers

Nintendo's own sales figures are a useful guide to what people actually play:

  • Mario Kart World: 15.39 million copies, the system's defining game.
  • Donkey Kong Bananza: 4.77 million, a 3D platformer built around smashing the world apart.
  • Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: 3.99 million.
  • Pokémon Pokopia: 3.68 million, a 2026 exclusive.
  • Kirby Air Riders: 1.90 million, made for local multiplayer nights.

What comes next

The September 2026 Nintendo Direct set the calendar. Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy arrives on 12 November 2026. Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D Metroid, follows on 28 January 2027, then Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition on 25 February 2027 and Kirby and the World Beyond, a 3D open-world Kirby, in spring 2027. A Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Switch 2 Edition is also coming, without a date yet, and Nintendo keeps adding free updates to Mario Kart World.

Nintendo still sells hardware the old-fashioned way: with games you cannot play anywhere else.

Is it worth buying now?

  • Yes, if you want Nintendo's own games: they remain exclusive to its hardware.
  • Add the Expansion Pack only if you will use the retro libraries, including GameCube classics on Switch 2.
  • Budget for a microSD Express card: Switch 2 needs that format to store games.
  • Prices differ by country, so check Nintendo's official store before you buy.

Key takeaways

  • Switch 2 sold 23.68 million units by 30 June 2026, per Nintendo.
  • It costs $499.99 in the US and €499.99 in Europe since 1 September 2026.
  • Mario Kart World leads with 15.39 million copies.
  • Metroid Ravenous arrives on 28 January 2027.
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FAQ

How many Switch 2 consoles have been sold?

23.68 million by 30 June 2026, according to Nintendo's results.

How much does the Switch 2 cost now?

$499.99 in the US and €499.99 in Europe since 1 September 2026, and ¥59,980 in Japan since 25 May 2026.

What are the next big Switch 2 games?

Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition (12 November 2026), Metroid Ravenous (28 January 2027) and Kirby and the World Beyond (spring 2027).

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