The Nintendo Switch 2 has achieved an astonishing milestone by selling 5 million units during its initial month on the market. While Nintendo may have unintentionally revealed these impressive figures, the console's commercial success comes as no surprise to industry observers and frustrated consumers who struggled to secure pre-orders.

Even before these latest numbers surfaced, the Switch 2 had already established itself as a commercial powerhouse. The console broke records in the United States by selling 1.1 million units within its first week alone, surpassing the PlayStation 4 to become the fastest-selling gaming system in U.S. history. Gaming analysts had predicted extraordinary first-month performance, and the reported 5 million sales figure confirms these expectations.

According to a since-removed update from Nintendo's investor relations website (preserved by Nintenderos), the Switch 2 reached the 5 million sales mark in just 26 days. This performance significantly outpaces the PlayStation 5, which sold 3.4 million units in its first month and required approximately 75 days to reach 5 million sales. The Switch 2 has already surpassed lifetime sales of the PS5 Digital Edition in Japan, making its global achievement even more remarkable.

The disappearance of these sales figures from official channels has sparked speculation within the gaming community. Possible explanations include:

• The data might have been preliminary or inaccurate
• The numbers could represent projections rather than actual sales
• Nintendo may be planning a more formal announcement with additional details

Despite these uncertainties, the Switch 2's commercial performance appears undeniable given its record-breaking launch and continued strong demand.

The console's success extends beyond hardware sales. Mario Kart World, a flagship title for the new platform, has already surpassed 1 million physical copies sold in Japan - a figure that doesn't include digital downloads. This demonstrates the strong ecosystem developing around Nintendo's latest gaming system.