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Nintendo Switch has become the fastest-selling home video game system in U.S. history. The home console that players can take wherever they go launched March 3, 2017, and in 10 months has sold more than 4.8 million units in the United States, according to Nintendo’s internal sales figures. That’s the highest total for the first 10 months of any home video game system in U.S. history, surpassing Nintendo’s own Wii system, which was the previous record holder with more than 4 million units sold during the same timeframe.

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A strong library of games continues to fuel momentum for Nintendo Switch. In the U.S., more than 60 percent of Nintendo Switch owners have Super Mario Odyssey, and over 55 percent own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Not only are these games system-sellers, but they’re also two of the highest-rated games in history.

“Fans across the country have experienced the joy of playing their favorite games at home or on the go,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s President and COO. “Now that many more people have received Nintendo Switch systems for the holidays, we look forward to bringing them fun new surprises in 2018 and beyond.”

A strong library of games continues to fuel momentum for Nintendo Switch. In the U.S., more than 60 percent of Nintendo Switch owners have Super Mario Odyssey, and over 55 percent own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Not only are these games system-sellers, but they’re also two of the highest-rated games in history. Nintendo Switch owners also possess the fun, competitive games Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Splatoon 2 at rates of more than 50 percent and 20 percent, respectively.

More than 300 games created by third-party developers have already launched for Nintendo Switch. These include big-name brands like FIFA 18 from Electronic Arts, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Just Dance 2018 from Ubisoft, Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition from Mojang, L.A. Noire from Rockstar Games, NBA 2K18 from 2K Games, Sonic Mania from SEGA, Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers from Capcom, Rocket League from Psyonix and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and DOOM from Bethesda. Nintendo Switch has also received strong support from indie developers, with a steady stream of favorites like SteamWorld Dig 2 from Image & Form, Golf Story from Sidebar Games, Overcooked Special Edition from Team17 Digital Ltd and Stardew Valley from Chucklefish LTD.

This year, Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to Nintendo-published games like Kirby Star Allies, Bayonetta, Bayonetta 2 and a new game starring Yoshi. Fans can also expect continued support from major publishers such as EA, Activision, Ubisoft, Capcom, SEGA, Take 2 and Bethesda, plus a growing catalog of quality content from indie developers.

Source: GBAtemp Inbox

 

[Kioku]

How many Wii U commercials have you ever seen, other than Splatoon and the Campbell's crossover?

At first they started out okay, and then just came to crawl within the consoles second year.

 

[Tigran]

I'm wondering when Nintendo will come out of this "weak hardware" rut. It's generally worked for them before.. But after the Wii U you'd figure they would give us something more. I love my Switch, but it's still at the bottom of the list..

You say that.. but show me a more powerful tablet.

 

[xpoverzion]

Just wait for the PS5 and you can play all the PS4 games in their definitive edition. Microsoft really nailed things down well. Buy the game once, play it on any console and your PC too. Plus the xbox game pass, it’s actually pretty nice what can happen to a company who's ass is up against the wall.

Yeah, I have been eyeing the talk surrounding the PS5. May have to wait a couple years for that one. A lot will depend on how backwards compatible it is. I haven't looked into the Xbox much. For some reason I think it has been the design of Xbox controllers that have kept me away. Given my PC gaming background, Xbox was just a bit too redundant. Seems that Nintendo, and Play Station have more exclusives than the Xbox. Plus... The Japanese better known for making games, and excellent technology. American Microsoft... Not so much...

 

[oxitran]

You say that.. but show me a more powerful tablet.

My pc streaming to my kindle. Input lag is a thing, but won't be in the future.

 

[Kioku]

You say that.. but show me a more powerful tablet.

That's the problem.. I'm looking at consoles... Don't start going off in one direction when I'm discussing a completely different market.

 

[SoslanVanWieren]

it may be the n64 all over again where games aren't able to fit on the carts

 

[lAkdaOpeKA]

Gone are the days that a console would accept a disc and just play the damn thing. So get ready to jump at any moment, PC or console.

Except disc reading errors

 

[HaloEliteLegend]

I'm wondering when Nintendo will come out of this "weak hardware" rut. It's generally worked for them before.. But after the Wii U you'd figure they would give us something more. I love my Switch, but it's still at the bottom of the list..

That would be an alright thing to say... if this was just a normal home console. The Switch is basically a 6.2-inch tablet with HDMI out, you can't exactly expect top-of-the-line graphics in that form factor.

 

[oxitran]

Yeah, I have been eyeing the talk surrounding the PS5. May have to wait a couple years for that one. A lot will depend on how backwards compatible it is. I haven't looked into the Xbox much. For some reason I think it has been the design of Xbox controllers that have kept me away. Given my PC gaming background, Xbox was just a bit too redundant. Seems that Nintendo, and Play Station have more exclusives than the Xbox. Plus... The Japanese better known for making games, and excellent technology. American Microsoft... Not so much...

The joke was that Sony often try and sell you the same game again for the new hardware, but MS gave it for free.

 

[SoslanVanWieren]

the console is going to be sucessful anyways because all the 3ds owners will be buying it as well for pokemon.

 

[Kioku]

That would be an alright thing to say... if this was just a normal home console. The Switch is basically a 6.2-inch tablet with HDMI out, you can't exactly expect top-of-the-line graphics in that form factor.

Not my point. I wasn't even hinting at the Switch being that powerful. I'm talking about a Nintendo console in general.

 

[SoslanVanWieren]

That would be an alright thing to say... if this was just a normal home console. The Switch is basically a 6.2-inch tablet with HDMI out, you can't exactly expect top-of-the-line graphics in that form factor.

they could of put the tergra x2 in it and priced it more.

 

[oxitran]

Except disc reading errors

Yeah but then I play my trap card, Cartridge based consoles. You get my drift, apart from failing disc drives they were bullet proof.

 

[Trash_McPhail]

Incredible considering it costs more than current PS/Xbox machines, great that Nintendo keep reinventing their niche however, gaming would be alot weaker without them.

 

[oxitran]

they could of put the tergra x2 in it and priced it more.

or just double the ram and call it a day.

 

[xpoverzion]

The joke was that Sony often try and sell you the same game again for the new hardware, but MS gave it for free.

I noticed this has been the trend for a lot of the console producers lately. Nintendo is doing the same thing with Switch. They are trying to make money the lazy way, and it's amazing that people are still buying these consoles in droves, especially early on in their life cycle. Good for MS keeping it real with the Xbox. I will have to look into the Xbox's offerings.

 

[Kioku]

Incredible considering it costs more than current PS/Xbox machines, great that Nintendo keep reinventing their niche however, gaming would be alot weaker without them.

You forget the initial price of the X1 and PS4.. The switch price will drop. That argument is so damn annoying.. The current prices of the Xbox 1 and PS4 come after 4 years of being on the market..

 

[SoslanVanWieren]

Incredible considering it costs more than current PS/Xbox machines, great that Nintendo keep reinventing their niche however, gaming would be alot weaker without them.

thats because its portable phones are less powerful then xbox one and ps4 yet they cost way more.

 

[HaloEliteLegend]

Not my point. I wasn't even hinting at the Switch being that powerful. I'm talking about a Nintendo console in general.

But Nintendo's next console is the Switch. For their vision to be executed, they couldn't put in top of the line graphics, even if they wanted to. You talked about them needing to get out of a "rut," but would you say Nintendo's still in that rut with the Switch?

they could of put the tergra x2 in it and priced it more.

I wish they did. My guess was that they didn't due to supply, as it would've taken them considerably longer to ready a decent stock by launch since the X2's relatively newer, but it could've just been cost, too.

 

[Kioku]

But Nintendo's next console is the Switch. For their vision to be executed, they couldn't put in top of the line graphics, even if they wanted to. You talked about them needing to get out of a "rut," but would you say Nintendo's still in that rut with the Switch?


I wish they did. My guess was that they didn't due to supply, as it would've taken them considerably longer to ready a decent stock by launch since the X2's relatively newer, but it could've just been cost, too.

Yes, Nintendo is still in that rut. They took a completely different route, which so far is working for them. However, how long will it continue to work?