Nintendo’s Best System Launch: The Switch 2 Surpasses Expectations

Alright, picture this: I’m in the trenches trying to snag a Switch 2 like it’s a Black Friday TV deal. It’s wild, trust me. Anyway, so the Switch 2 just dropped, and in only four days — I mean, blink and you miss it — it sold over 3.5 million units. Yeah, you read that right, million. Nintendo’s top dog now. I bet their sales folks are breakdancing in the boardroom or something.

So, Doug Bowser (great name, by the way), Nintendo’s big honcho over in America, throws out the usual PR jazz. Something like, “Oh, fans are loving the Switch 2, whether they’re curled up on the couch or yelling at it on the subway. Friends and family bonding, blah blah.” I mean, sure, but isn’t that what they always say?

But hey, gotta give it to ’em — they’ve got some cool games lined up. Mario Kart World is like a psychedelic trip I’ve accidentally been on before. And they’ve got more coming — Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4. Honestly, it’s like they peeked inside my old-school gamer brain and picked my favorites.

So yeah, the thing is, the Switch 2’s about as easy to get as a concert ticket to a sold-out show. People are refreshing store pages like they’re in some kind of competition. If you’re still twiddling your thumbs waiting, maybe it’s time to build that piggy bank or snag a few games that have those sweet upgrade packs.

But, y’know, if you’re wanting the 411 on what makes this console tick, hit up the big N’s official site. And, just tossing it out there, tune in to the Pure Nintendo Podcast. We’re diving into all the geeky details Nobody’s asking for, but hey… we think it’s cool.