Nintendo Switch 2 Soars to 4th Best Launch in UK History, But Still Trails PS5 and Xbox Series!

June 10, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 Soars to 4th Best Launch in UK History, But Still Trails PS5 and Xbox Series!

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):

  1. PlayStation 5
  2. PlayStation 4
  3. Xbox Series X|S
  4. Nintendo Switch 2
  5. PlayStation 3
  6. Xbox One
  7. Nintendo Wii
  8. Nintendo Switch
  9. Xbox 360
  10. Xbox One X