Game news The Nintendo Switch is at the top and it has finally surpassed the sales of this video game console: it’s not a big deal!
It’s historic, the Nintendo Switch has just overtaken the Nintendo DS on Japanese soil.
It’s official: according to the latest data shared by Famitsu, the Nintendo Switch exceeds sales of the Nintendo DS in Japan with a score of 32,903,889 sales compared to 32,878,490. A small gap, but still notable, which comes to be shared by the Game Data Library account. We learn that the hybrid console sold an additional 40,000 copies over the last week, boosting its sales total to a now historic level during its 337th week on sale.. The record may soon be global: while the DS peaks at a total of 154.02 million copies sold, the switch climbs to 141.32 million sales. However, it will be necessary to redouble our efforts to one day overtake the PlayStation 2, which still comfortably dominates with a score of 155 million copies.
On Famitsu sellthrough, Nintendo Switch surpasses sales of the Nintendo DS in Japan (32,903,889 vs 32,878,490) pic.twitter.com/dn8mkedl7T
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If the Nintendo Switch probably still has a bright future ahead of it, let’s remember that Nintendo is slowly looking towards the future. Leaker Midori recently suggested that Kingdom Hearts 4 would be released on Nintendo’s next console. Better, we even say that the entire saga would be available on the “Switch 2” at the same time.
A takeover in Nintendo news
With its latest acquisition, Nintendo will soon make its catalog of games even more attractive to potential buyers. The giant has just acquired Shiver Entertainment, specializing in ports. The company had already collaborated with the Japanese for the port – graphically very questionable – of Mortal Kombat 1 but also for that of Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy, generally very appreciated. At the moment, it is not yet clear what type of project will be carried out by Shiver Entertainment. However, it is likely that this is part of Nintendo’s new strategy for its Switch 2. It would not be surprising if Big N seeks to increase the number of ports between the two consoles. In view of the statements of Shuntaro Furukawa, the president of Nintendo, several acquisitions seem to be expected. “We will first work within the company with our developers, who fully understand the Nintendo brand […]. Additionally, many of our external partners have gained in-depth knowledge of the studio […] and we would like to strengthen these ties,” he said during a call with investors.