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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99View Summer Game Fest New games for 2025 Upcoming Switch 2 games Switch 2 stock Recommended reading Super Mario Mario Kart World is outselling Switch 1 launch title Zelda: Breath of the Wild by over 4x in Japan, Switch 2 physical launch estimates show Switch 2 sells 3.5 million units in just 4 days to become the "fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever," and it's already a quarter of a way to the Wii U's lifetime sales Racing Games Porting Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to the Nintendo Switch was "kind of an afterthought," and now it's so popular that getting fans to switch could be a challenge Nintendo Switch 2 is arguably "the most important product launch in video game history," analysts say, who reckon it will have sold 100 million in its first 5 years Super Mario The Mario Kart World price of $80 could be the "new normal," but sales won't be impacted at first: "The true test will come in year 2" Nintendo Switch 2 anticipation partly fueled by "palpable desperation" in the world, analyst says, and people wanting "something to bring joy" no matter the launch games Super Mario "This is unlike Nintendo": Former marketer thinks Mario Kart being a Switch 2 launch game isn't as ideal as OG Switch's Breath of the Wild combo Platforming Games Super Mario Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 beats PS4 to set sales record in the US with Mario Kart World, Cyberpunk 2077, and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as its best-selling games Kaan Serin 14 June 2025 79% of buyers also picked up Mario Kart World When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Nintendo) The Nintendo Switch 2 was always going to enjoy a big launch - it was coming out alongside Mario Kart World, after all, the first in the series in over a decade - but an analyst has now revealed that the console actually broke records in the US. Over on Bluesky, Circana analyst Mat Piscatella revealed that the "Nintendo Switch 2 set a new all-time launch week unit sales record for video game hardware in the US, with over 1.1 million units sold during the week ending June 7, 2025." (The Switch 2 came out June 5, by the way.) To make matters even more impressive, that doesn't even include sales made from My Nintendo Store, the loyalty program, so final numbers might even be a little higher. The previous record holder was the PlayStation 4's launch, according to Piscatella. There aren't any numbers around how well the PS4 did in its own first week in the US, but we do know the console sold around 2.1 million units after its first few weeks on store shelves. To put that into context, Switch 2 sold 3.5 million in just four days. You may like Mario Kart World is outselling Switch 1 launch title Zelda: Breath of the Wild by over 4x in Japan, Switch 2 physical launch estimates show Switch 2 sells 3.5 million units in just 4 days to become the "fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever," and it's already a quarter of a way to the Wii U's lifetime sales Porting Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to the Nintendo Switch was "kind of an afterthought," and now it's so popular that getting fans to switch could be a challenge On to the actual games, Piscatella said that "79% of US Nintendo Switch 2 buyers also purchased Mario Kart World either physically, or as part of the Mario Kart World Switch 2 hardware bundle." Circana's data doesn't include digital sales for Nintendo games, so the attach rate is likely even higher. Cyberpunk 2077 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom round out the launch week's top three best-selling games, though Nintendo itself hasn't revealed solid numbers for any software. Nintendo previously forecast that it would sell 15 million Switch 2s in its first year, and it's well on its way to reaching that goal after just a few days. Its plan to "strengthen our production" to meet demand seems to have worked out just fine. Struggling to find one? Check out our where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 guide. Already grabbed the shiny new console? Look forward with some upcoming Switch 2 games. 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Mario Kart World is outselling Switch 1 launch title Zelda: Breath of the Wild by over 4x in Japan, Switch 2 physical launch estimates show Switch 2 sells 3.5 million units in just 4 days to become the "fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever," and it's already a quarter of a way to the Wii U's lifetime sales Porting Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to the Nintendo Switch was "kind of an afterthought," and now it's so popular that getting fans to switch could be a challenge Nintendo Switch 2 is arguably "the most important product launch in video game history," analysts say, who reckon it will have sold 100 million in its first 5 years The Mario Kart World price of $80 could be the "new normal," but sales won't be impacted at first: "The true test will come in year 2" Nintendo Switch 2 anticipation partly fueled by "palpable desperation" in the world, analyst says, and people wanting "something to bring joy" no matter the launch games Latest in Super Mario Mario Kart World is outselling Switch 1 launch title Zelda: Breath of the Wild by over 4x in Japan, Switch 2 physical launch estimates show Mario Kart World could be due a Donkey Kong-themed expansion, fans theorize, with the bizarre lack of DK love in the Switch 2 racer leaving players suspicious Not stopping with WipeOut or Doom 64, this prolific Dreamcast modder is bringing Mario Kart 64 to Sega's long-forgotten console Mario Kart World repeats Mario Kart 8's most annoying problem as Nintendo's seemingly hiding all-important stats for characters and vehicles All P-Switch locations and missions in Mario Kart World Don't ask legendary former Mario actor Charles Martinet to say anything weird, because he still wants to "maintain the integrity of the character" Latest in News We finally know when A Minecraft Movie will be streaming, and it's in just a few days Marvel's Eyes of Wakanda series will be set a thousand years in the past and is four episodes long New rom-com starring Marvel actors was inspired by legendary romance movies like Pride & Prejudice and The Graduate Andor isn't just the most critically acclaimed live-action Star Wars project, it's also a streaming hit Sony seems to have removed the Helldivers 2 region lock in most countries, players erupt in celebration with their own Major Order: "Give them the positive reviews they've earned" IOI says the hero in 007 First Light isn't the "classy Bond with the martini" we know and love, but thankfully Q will teach him "why he needs to wear a nice watch and things like that" GAME REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour review: "Mostly a fancy toy and not much more" MindsEye review: "An uninspired and forgettable sci-fi action adventure that feels like a Netflix movie you watch while on your phone" The Alters review: "More tactile and story-heavy than the Frostpunk dev's earlier games, but the fight for survival is just as fierce" Splitgate 2 review: "A slick and enjoyable free-to-play FPS, but a disappointing sequel" Date Everything review: "A masterclass in character design full of wonderful faces I love meeting, but juggling so many means sacrificing depth" Predator: Killer of Killers review: "Great characters, thrilling action, and gorgeous Arcane-esque animation" From the World of John Wick: Ballerina review: "Brilliant action, even if the plot gives you a sense of déjà vu" Karate Kid: Legends review: "Better than Karate Kid (2010), nothing on Karate Kid (1984)" Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning review: "Wraps up this spy franchise in spectacular style with Tom Cruise in peak condition, even if its villain lacks terror" Final Destination Bloodlines Review: "Meticulous murderous mayhem" Doctor Who season 2, episode 8 spoiler review: 'The Reality War' is "a mix of the good, the bad, and the truly baffling" Doctor Who season 2, episode 7 spoiler review: 'Wish World' is "an exciting and ambitious" start to the season finale, with hints of WandaVision Rick and Morty season 8 review: "Largely plays it too safe after years of crossing boundaries" Doctor Who season 2, episode 6 spoiler review: 'The Interstellar Song Contest' is "a blast and sets the stage for a thrilling season finale" Doctor Who season 2, episode 5 spoiler review: 'The Story & The Engine' is "one of the most original and ambitious episodes this show has produced in years" GamesRadar+ is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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