In a surprising twist, Nintendo may have accidentally confirmed that the Switch 2 has sold over 5 million units within just 26 days of launch, making it one of the fastest-selling gaming consoles in history. The information came from a now-deleted update on Nintendo’s official investor site, quickly picked up and preserved by Spanish news outlet Nintenderos.
A Massive Milestone — Revealed Prematurely
The leaked data shows that the Switch 2 reached the 5 million sales milestone in less than a month—26 days, to be exact. While few would doubt the console’s success, Nintendo seemingly didn’t intend to reveal this figure just yet, as the page containing the data has since been taken down from their official site.
Still, the numbers speak for themselves. With high demand and limited stock, many fans still struggling to get their hands on a unit won’t be shocked at how quickly the system has flown off shelves.
Beating the Competition
To put the achievement in perspective:
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PS5 sold 3.4 million units in its first month.
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It took the PS5 around 2.5 months to reach 5 million.
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The Switch 2 hit that same number in just 26 days.
In the U.S. alone, the Switch 2 sold 1.1 million units in a single week, officially becoming the fastest-selling gaming system in U.S. history—even beating out Sony’s PlayStation 4.
Community Buzz and Analyst Reactions
Gaming YouTube outlet Nintendo Prime previously predicted that the console’s one-month sales would be “wild,” and the recent leak only validated that claim. Across Reddit, Twitter, and Discord channels, gamers and analysts alike are buzzing over what this could mean for Nintendo’s holiday sales and long-term strategy.
Some remain skeptical of the numbers, however, since the figures have not been officially confirmed by a press release and were removed from the investor portal. This leaves a degree of uncertainty, though the leak’s origin from Nintendo’s own domain lends credibility.
What This Means Going Forward
Whether the leak was accidental or a clever marketing tease, one thing is clear: Nintendo Switch 2 is dominating early sales charts. If stock levels improve and exclusive games continue to roll out, this momentum is likely to continue.
As fans await Nintendo’s next Direct or investor briefing, the focus now shifts to whether the company will acknowledge the leak—and what else it might have up its sleeve.