Nintendo Switch Sales Surpass Lifetime PS4 Sales; Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Sold 20.61 Million in First 6 Weeks

The iconic Japanese gaming company, Nintendo, has recently announced that their Nintendo Switch console has surpassed the lifetime sales of the PlayStation 4 console. This was announced alongside the news that the newest entries in the Pokémon franchise, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, sold over 20.61 million copies in their first six weeks of release.

This news comes off the back of an incredible year for Nintendo, which has seen them become increasingly popular in the gaming industry. After the success of the Wii U, Nintendo has released the successful Nintendo Switch console and its accompanying games.

The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console that allows gamers to switch between a traditional television set and the console’s portable mode. This makes it accessible to gamers on the move and it has seen considerable success due to its versatile capabilities. Its success has led to a surge of Nintendo Switch sales, with the console outselling the PS4 for the first time ever.

Furthermore, Nintendo also released Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the latest entries in their successful Pokémon franchise, in the first half of 2021. The games have sold an incredible 20.61 million copies in their first six weeks and have already become Nintendo’s third highest-selling game of all time.

Overall, it has been an incredible year for Nintendo, who have seen their sales skyrocket due to the success of their Nintendo Switch console and the latest Pokémon games. This surge in sales is sure to continue and bodes well for the future of the company.