Summary
A leading French retailer has revealed thatNintendo Switch 2console and accessory sales have already been selling incredibly well, hitting “historic” levels. Many have worried that the introduction of United States tariffs and impacts on global markets would negatively impact upcoming video game releases and console sales, but it would seem theNintendo Switch 2is managing to find early success, at least in France.
Presently slated to launch on June 5, the Nintendo Switch 2 will be the latest console from the Japanese gaming juggernaut. The new hardware quickly sparked enthusiasm among audiences with its graphics and performance improvements over its predecessor, and the reveal ofupcoming Switch 2 gameslikeMario Kart WorldandDonkey Kong Bananzahave seen many players looking to secure pre-orders for the new console. This fan hype seems to be holding true, as one major retailer has already revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 console orders are off to an impressive start.
While speaking to the French technology news outletFrandroid, Charlotte Massicault, director of multimedia and gaming for French retailer Fnac, stated that pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 have hit a “historic level.” Massicault noted that the opening weekend sales after theApril 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Directwere “completely crazy” and that the hotly debated pricing of the upcoming consoles was seemingly “not a barrier.” She further revealed that the hardware accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2 have also been selling well, with the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera boasting surprising sales numbers, and confirmed that theMario Kart Worldbundle version of the console was receiving the most interest from consumers.
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Continue to Rise Despite Pricing
While there has been backlash to theNintendo Switch 2 game pricingmodel, it would seem that audiences are still excitedly locking in their pre-orders for the console. It is key to note that French pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 opened as early as April 2, the same day as the console’s dedicated Direct, but pre-orders in the United States and other regions will not begin until midnight on April 24. Whether the US pre-orders will hit a similarly “historic level” as those revealed by Fnac remains to be seen, but the early numbers coming out of France seem to bode well for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The original Nintendo Switch is one of thebest-selling video game consolesof all time, ranking number one in the United States and number two internationally, just behind the PlayStation 2. If the Nintendo Switch 2 can overcome the economic barriers ahead, it could potentially join its predecessor as one of the most successful consoles in gaming history. Interested fans can stay tuned for more updates on the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-sales and more details leading up to and following the console’s launch.
