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Nintendo Switch Receives Its Best Week Of Sales In The U.S.

Published Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:40:28 -0600

Last updated Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:02:31 -0600

This morning, Nintendo announced that the Nintendo Switch saw the best week of sales within the United States since launching in early 2017. Both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite systems sold a combined total of more than 830k units, according to their internal data. The sales are reportedly due to many Black Friday deals on Switch games and accessories, which contributed to selling more consoles. Plus, Cyber Monday broke records as well, becoming the best Cyber Monday for the Switch to date. Here's a few more details from the company on the weekend's sales.

Nintendo Switch Receives Its Best Week Of Sales In The U.S. — Credit: Nintendo

"Holiday shoppers see the value of Nintendo Switch, which offers a vast library of games for every type of player," said Nick Chavez, Nintendo of America's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Whether shopping for the ideal gift or picking one up for yourself, the Nintendo Switch family of systems provides options that fit every play style."

In addition to hardware, Nintendo Switch software also sold well over Thanksgiving week. In only a few weeks since launch, the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games have now sold a combined total of more than 3 million in the Americas. Other Nintendo Switch games also passed new life-to-date sales milestones in the Americas, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at 8.5 million, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at 8 million, Super Mario Odyssey at 6.5 million and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe at 1.5 million.