There was never much doubt that the Nintendo Switch 2 would be a hit, even with its $450 price tag and games pushing $80 and beyond. But, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, the new console’s sales have been particularly explosive.

Nintendo Co.’s new Switch 2 console sustained its blistering start to sales globally by setting a new record for the fastest-selling video game device in US history.

Data suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 sold around 1.6 million units in the US its first month, which would beat previous record holder PS4's 2013 launch.