Exciting news on the gaming horizon! The Game Business has disclosed that the Nintendo Switch 2 has made quite the splash, achieving the title of the fourth largest game console launch in history. Only the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S have had better debuts in the booming UK gaming market. Remarkably, the Switch 2 recorded the strongest first week ever for a Nintendo console in the UK, marking a significant milestone for the company. As for global sales numbers, Nintendo is keeping those under wraps for now. Here’s a rundown of the top game console launches in the UK, excluding handheld devices (units):
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X|S
- Nintendo Switch 2
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Wii
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox 360
- Xbox One X