Switch 2 Sales Soar to Historic Levels

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Summary

  • A French retailer reports that pre-order sales for the Nintendo Switch 2 have reached ‘historic’ levels.
  • The console is slated to be released on June 5.
  • Pre-orders begin in the US at midnight on April 24.

A prominent French retailer announced that the sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 console and its accessories have been exceptionally strong, reaching unprecedented heights. Despite concerns about U.S. tariffs affecting future video game launches and console sales, it appears that the Nintendo Switch 2 is enjoying early success in France.

At present, the anticipated launch date is June 5th, marking the arrival of the next console from Nintendo, known as the Nintendo Switch 2. This new device has generated a lot of excitement among gamers due to its enhanced graphics and performance capabilities compared to its predecessor. The unveiling of upcoming games like “Mario Kart World” and “Donkey Kong Bananza” for the Switch 2 has sparked a flurry of pre-orders from eager players. It appears that this enthusiasm is well-founded, as one prominent retailer has already reported brisk sales for the Nintendo Switch 2 console.

Speaking to the French tech news site Frandroid, Charlotte Massicault, director of multimedia and gaming for Fnac, shared that pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 have reached unprecedented levels. Massicault commented that the sales during the opening weekend following the April 2nd Nintendo Switch 2 Direct were “absolutely insane,” and suggested that the price of the upcoming consoles didn’t seem to be a deterrent. She also disclosed that the accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2, particularly the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, have been flying off the shelves, with unexpectedly high sales figures. Furthermore, she confirmed that the bundle version of the console featuring Mario Kart World was generating significant consumer interest.

Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Continue to Rise Despite Pricing

Despite some criticism about the pricing strategy for the Nintendo Switch 2, there’s been a lot of enthusiasm shown through pre-orders for the console. It’s worth mentioning that pre-orders in France started on April 2, coinciding with the console’s special Direct, while US and other regions won’t start until April 24 at midnight. Whether the US pre-orders will match the record-breaking numbers seen by Fnac remains to be determined, but the initial figures from France suggest a promising future for the Nintendo Switch 2.

The first Nintendo Switch has become one of the top-selling video game systems globally, holding the top spot in the U.S. and second place internationally, slightly behind the PlayStation 2. If the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 can clear any financial hurdles it may face, there’s a chance it could match its predecessor in becoming one of the most popular gaming consoles ever made. Keep an eye out for further information about the pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 and other updates as we get closer to and after the console’s release date.

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2025-04-23 21:05