"That's an impressive figure on its own, that's even more interesting when you look at it in context. To be more specific with the numbers, the Switch has sold 154.01 copies, while the same report shows that the Nintendo DS sold 154.02 over its lifetime. That puts the Nintendo DS as the second-best selling console in history, just behind the PlayStation 2 with 160.63 million sold, according to numbers from Sony."
"There's no one reason why the Switch has been so successful, but it's had a lot working in its favor. Including the Switch, Nintendo handhelds make up four of the top ten best-selling consoles ever. The portability of the Switch, combined with its ability to work as at at-home console has likely played some part in its popularity. The Switch has also had timing on its side."
Four months after the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, the new console is performing strongly while the original Switch has sold 154.01 million units since 2017. The Nintendo DS sold 154.02 million over its lifetime, leaving the DS narrowly ahead of the Switch and both substantially below the PlayStation 2 at 160.63 million units. Nintendo handhelds account for four of the top ten best-selling consoles. The Switch’s hybrid portability, ability to function as a home console, favorable 2017 timing against aging competitors, and a lower-cost Lite model have contributed to its sustained sales momentum.
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