Switch 2 SHOCKS: Already Crushing Wii U Sales! What's Next?!

Well, folks, Nintendo's at it again. They've just dropped their financial results for the nine months ending December 31st, 2025, and the numbers are, frankly, staggering. Buckle up, because there's a lot to unpack here, especially if you're a Nintendo die-hard like myself.

Switch 2 SHOCKS: Already Crushing Wii U Sales! Wha...

The big news? The original Nintendo Switch has officially become Nintendo's best-selling console *ever*. Yes, you read that right. It's moved a whopping 155.37 million units worldwide. That's enough to nudge the Nintendo DS down to third place in the all-time Nintendo sales rankings, with the DS having sold 154.02 million units in its lifetime. Think about that for a second – a handheld that revolutionized gaming just got surpassed. Pretty impressive!

Now, before we get *too* carried away, it's worth mentioning that the Switch hasn't quite dethroned the PlayStation 2 as the best-selling console *of all time*. The PS2 still reigns supreme with an unbelievable 160 million units sold. But hey, coming in second ain't bad, especially when you consider the competition and, honestly, the fact that many were skeptical the Switch would even succeed initially. Remember the Wii U? Yeah, let's not dwell on that.

Speaking of things we probably want to celebrate, there's more good news. Nintendo also confirmed some impressive figures for its *new* Switch 2 hardware. Unfortunately, the exact numbers are still under wraps (Nintendo's always been tight-lipped), but what *has* been confirmed is that the Switch 2 has *already* outsold the Wii U's lifetime sales in just seven months! That's a huge vote of confidence, and a significant improvement after the stumble of their previous console generation. It's like they learned their lesson, and then some. I mean, who *didn't* love the Wii U? (Rhetorical question, obviously.)

Nintendo is even projecting to sell another 750,000 original Switch consoles in the current fiscal year, which ends on April 1st. Seems like the little console that could still has some legs left in it, even with its successor making waves. It's a testament to the Switch's design, its incredible library of games, and Nintendo's ability to consistently deliver engaging experiences. Looks like the big N is going to remain a powerhouse in the gaming industry for years to come. For more details, check out GameSpot’s full report – they’ve got all the nitty-gritty details.