Nintendo’s hybrid console has achieved another major milestone in its home market. Total lifetime sales of the Nintendo Switch in Japan have now exceeded 36 million units, cementing the system as one of the most successful platforms in the country’s history.
According to the latest figures, the Switch family of systems—including the standard model, Switch Lite, and OLED model—reached a combined total of 36,005,504 units sold. This accomplishment comes even as attention begins to shift toward its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched in June 2025 and has already sold over 2 million units in Japan.
Weekly sales indicate that the original Switch is slowing down, with just over 16,000 units sold across all models compared to more than 40,000 for the Switch 2. Still, the enduring popularity of the original system highlights its strong appeal after more than eight years on the market.
The software side has seen equally impressive milestones. Minecraft, a consistent top-seller worldwide, has now surpassed 4 million retail sales on the Switch alone. When factoring in other Japanese platforms such as the PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, and Wii U, the combined physical sales for Minecraft in Japan exceed 6 million units. Digital sales are expected to push the figure well over 10 million, making it one of the most successful titles in the country.
Launched in March 2017, the Nintendo Switch quickly established itself as a global hit due to its hybrid design, allowing players to switch seamlessly between handheld and docked modes. With a broad library of first-party hits and third-party support, the console has sold more than 150 million units worldwide, making it Nintendo’s best-selling home console to date.
The arrival of the Switch 2 has shifted momentum toward the next generation, but the original console’s performance ensures it will remain a fixture in households and retail charts for the foreseeable future.
