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Nintendo Switch 2 Has Sold 2 Million Units in the U.S., 75% Ahead of the Switch 1's Pace

www.ign.com Nintendo Switch 2 Has Sold 2 Million Units in the U.S., 75% Ahead of the Switch 1's Pace - IGN

The Nintendo Switch 2's second month on the market was another explosive one, at least in the U.S., where it surpassed 2 million units sold life-to-date, putting it 75% ahead of the unit sales pace set by the Nintendo Switch 1.

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www.ign.com /articles/nintendo-switch-2-has-sold-2-million-units-in-the-us-75-ahead-of-the-switch-1s-pace

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That's honestly surprising to see, considering that the console launched with like... five games, none of which were even a mainline Nintendo title.
It's also surprising because I just haven't seen any hype for it. With the Switch 1, everybody I knew either got one right away, or as soon as they were restocked. I still don't know anybody who bought a Switch 2, or is even excited for it.
- I think you forgot about Mario Kart World. You can't really consider Mario Kart games not mainline when you see how much they sell compared to the install base. I do think this entry is rather underwhelming, but it was still one of the main reasons to have a Switch 2.
  After that, Donkey Kong Bananza was not a launch title, but close enough. Sure, Donkey Kong is not usually that strong an IP, but it's rather original and weird, and the closest thing to Super Mario Odyssey we'll have for a while. I know I was curious about it, and yeah, it's fun.
- Mario Kart isn’t a mainline Nintendo game? I’d say Donkey Kong made the launch “window” too but that one is more debatable. I have no interest on spending that type of money on toys, but I understand the appeal.
  
  Mario Kart is the definition of a spin-off game. Like, what?
  
  It sells like hot cakes on all Nintendo consoles, it's as mainline as it gets. Starting as a spin-off means nothing.
  Persona is a Megami Tensei spin-off.
  Smash bros is nothing but a giant crossover episode.
  The whole Mario series used to be a freaking Donkey Kong spin-off.
  
  Mario Kart has reached the point where it actually outsells the platformers. It's Nintendo's biggest system seller.

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