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News video games 08 November 2022, 16:08

author: Adam Adamczyk

Switch Remains at the Top; Sales Slowing, but Still Amazing

Nintendo Switch sales are not as high as they used to be, but the results are still impressive. We also know the list of the 10 most purchased games for the console.

Nintendo Switch is undoubtedly one of the most popular consoles. This is influenced not only by the design of the device itself, which enables you to play both "on the go" and when connected to the TV via a docking station, but also by a sizable roster of games, among which there is no shortage of gems. Although the Switch is no longer as popular as it used to be, the sales results are still impressive.

Sales results

Nintendo boasted that in the three months to September 30, this year, the console sold 3.25 million units. The Switch's overall sales result is 114.33 million units. That's not all, of course, as game sales results are also impressive. First on the list of top 10 best-selling titles was Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which has found 48.41 million buyers since its release.

This is the list of the top 10 best-selling games on Nintendo Switch:

  1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - 48.41 million copies
  2. Animal Crossing: New Horizons - 40.17 million
  3. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - 29.53 million
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 27.79 million
  5. Pokemon Sword / Pokemon Shield - 25.37 million
  6. Super Mario Odyssey - 24.40 million
  7. Super Mario Party - 18.35 million
  8. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Pokemon Shining Pearl - 14.92 million
  9. Ring Fit Adventure - 14.87 million
  10. Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! / Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee! - 14.81 million

Sales results of games that did not catch the TOP 10, but recorded noteworthy results, are also provided:

  1. Pokemon Legends: Arceus - 13.91 million copies
  2. Mario Party Superstars - 8.07 million
  3. Splatoon 3 - 7.90 million
  4. Nintendo Switch Sports - 6.15 million
  5. Kirby and the Forgotten Land - 5.27 million
  6. Mario Strikers: Battle League - 2.17 million
  7. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - 1.72 million

Adam Adamczyk

Adam Adamczyk

Has been writing professionally since 2013. In 2021, he joined GRYOnline.pl, where in addition to gaming topics, he deals with strictly technological information. Worked with the largest music stores in Poland, creating articles related to instruments and generally understood sound design. Interested in computer games since childhood. On top of that, his interests include playing the guitar, composing music, and strength sports.

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