Nintendo switches have achieved 15 million milestones sold in North America, and hybrid consoles are expected to continue momentum for four years after launch.
According to Nintendo's internal data, Nintendo switches, including the recently released new version Nintendo Switch Lite, have sold more than 15 million units in North America since the console was released in March 2017.
Also, in the first nine months of 2019, Nintendo Switch sales in North America increased more than 20{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} over the same period last year. NPD Group, which tracks sales of the US video game industry, said the device was the best-selling video game console for 10 consecutive months.
To further enhance the success of the Nintendo Switch, its predecessor Wii U sold 13.5 million units worldwide. Nintendo Switch sales in North America exceeded this figure, and as of June 30 this year, worldwide sales of 358.87 million units have already more than doubled Wii U's lifetime sales.
Nintendo also said 14 titles of the Nintendo Switch sold more than one million copies, and four games sold more than 6 million copies. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate.
This year's game lineup has certainly helped launch more than 15 million consoles in North America. Super Mario Maker 2, Fire Emblem: Three House, Astral chain, The Legend of Zelda: Awakening of the Link Proven to be very popular. New Year's holiday season just released Ring Fit Adventure, Luigi Mansion 3, Pokemon Sword and shield It is expected to improve the hybrid console.
Nintendo is looking forward to the Christmas of console sales just like last year. Nintendo Switch surpassed PlayStation 4 as the 2018 best-selling console in the United States, following the holiday sales, despite the PlayStation 4 winning monthly sales from January to October last year.
Nintendo switches will continue to see how the PlayStation 5 release will be affected by the holiday season next year, but milestones are expected to continue as the market enters its fourth year.
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