Since its launch in 2017, the Nintendo Switch has sold over 125 million units. These numbers make the Switch one of the best-performing consoles in the market. Over these last six years, the Switch has had multiple exclusive titles as well as some ports from other platforms. Many of these games have performed incredibly well thanks to the high number of Switch users. Here are the 10 best-selling titles on the Nintendo Switch.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Switch’s biggest flex
Launched in 2022, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has already sold a staggering 53 million units. Soon after release, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe took the position of the highest-selling game on Switch from Breath of the Wild. The game is incredibly fun to play with friends, making it a popular choice among Switch users. The game introduced new features like being able to hold two items at once, which changed the gameplay significantly, making things more fun. Furthermore, the game became even more of a hit because of the fact that almost all items are unlocked from the beginning. A revamped battle mode and smart steering system made the game easy to play for children as well.
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Other offerings from Nintendo Switch
Animal Crossing: New Horizons sold close to 43 million units to date, making the social simulation game a raging success. Animal Crossing is the second name on the list. Selling over 31 million units, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate takes the next spot on the best-performing Nintendo Switch games list. Up next, is Legend of Zelda: Breath of Wild. The action-adventure game is set during the final times of the Zelda timeline, players have to take up the role of Link to save the world from Calamity Ganon. Pokémon Sword and Shield comes in next in line in terms of total sales.
Popular choices on Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch regularly comes up before Microsoft Xbox in terms of global sales numbers. The handheld console is incredibly popular among fans because of is easy to use. Add a plethora of fun multiplayer titles to the mix, and it’s the perfect portable gaming console. Switch’s multiple options in the form of exclusive games help Nintendo to get their sales number even higher.
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Selling just under 26 million units, Super Mario Odyssey is the next in line. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was released in 2022 and saw massive approval among fans and critics alike. The title was also successful in the market with almost 21 million copies sold worldwide. Super Mario Party has sold over 19 million units on the Switch. Collect the most stars as you race across the board in this four-player Mario title and have a blast with friends.
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The last two entries on the list. Released in 2022 and selling over 15 million copies on the Switch, Mario Bros. U Deluxe was originally launched on the Nintendo Wii U. An exercising role-play action game, Ring Fit Adventure rounds up the top 10 highest-selling Switch games list with 15.38 million sold copies worldwide. In the game, players have to defeat a dragon that is a little too into bodybuilding by completing real-life exercises.
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