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Will the Nintendo Switch become the best selling console of all time?

In 2022, The Nintendo Switch sold about 19 million units and was the best selling console of the year, beating out both the PS5 and Xbox X. It is currently sitting at about 122 million lifetime units. The best selling system, the PS2, sold over 155 million units.
 
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SeenItCoveredIt (@seenitcoveredit)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Sweaty
  
 
 
Joe Farlee (@buddhastank)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Founding Member
I think it will be a top 3 selling console of all time, as least in the foreseeable future but I don't think it will be number 1. With the addition of being able to play PS or Xbox games on the move, what else does the switch have that the others don't? I don't think Mario is enough to sustain it.
No
  
 
 
Darth Smeagol (@darthsmeagol)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
This is the way.
1) Long history of excellent exclusives.
2) Hybrid nature of console and handheld.
3) No imminent sequel on the horizon.

For these reasons, I believe the Switch definitely has the potential to surpass the PS2, especially if Nintendo were to ever release the long-rumoured Switch Pro!
Yes
  
 
 
Matt Manges (@mjmanges)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Founding Member
Seems poised to be! Great games and wide appeal.
Yes
  
 
 
Bucket (@bucket)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Founding Member
  
 
 
daddyMANG (@daddymang)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Librarian
Nothing can outsell the PS2, but I certainly hope it becomes NINTENDO's best selling console. It's the smartest one they've ever made by a landslide!
No
  
 
 
woxdy (@seth)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Founding Member
  
 
 
ShartBus (@shartbus)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
It's possible, but only if Nintendo leaves it in production long enough for it to happen. Rumor is they're releasing a new console in 2024.

Also, Steam Deck sales might put a small dent in their numbers.
No
  
 
 
Darth GeoDad (@geodad)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Switch Gang
Don't doubt it for a second. With all the updates and older games it's just a matter of time
Yes
  
 
 
CodyB (@codyb)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
A little TOO Raph
Yes, Nintendo seems like they want to make it number one. They will probably keep porting older titles to the switch and add a DS/Wii/Gamecube online services when sales need to boost back up.
Yes
  
 
 
Darkwing (@darkwing)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
The Cure Starts Now
  
 
 
CurlyTheMute (@curlythemute)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Turbo (Common)
It will be close, but they would have to maintain their current sales for almost another 2 years. And the complaints about it being underpowered are stacking up.

Caveat: With a price drop, or new version they will probably do it.
No
  
 
 
Blazin (@blazin)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
S3 Event Winner
very easy to use. portable cheaper then a console and a pc. can play pretty much every game a console could.
Yes
  
 
 
Mad Harry Rackham (@MadHarryRackham)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Event Master
Truly one of the most versatile consoles on the market. Unless Nintendo out does themselves and makes something newer/better, I can absolutely see the switch being #1
Yes
  
 
 
Tony Moreno (@gongshowdad)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
No Whammies
As long as they dont come out with a new console in the next couple years. Switch seems like the go-to for kids getting their first gaming system.
Yes
  
 
 
rescuejoe84 (@rescuejoe84)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Hoping the next few announced games will boost sales, but most people that are waiting for the new games already have the system. It's really incalculable...
Yes
  
 
 
Chris Kruse (@dadalorian)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Librarian
Nintendo show no signs of making a new console and they could just make variations (Lite, OLED as examples) to keep up with changes on the same base model.
Yes
  
 
 
Dos Andres (@dosandres)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Librarian
It all depends with they release a new console. I only think they should release a new one if graphics and frame rates can keep up with Xbox and PS5. If not keep rolling with the Switch. Nintendo found its niche and doesn’t need to compete with the other consoles now.
Yes
  
 
 
Darth Toots (@tootslaroo)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
S3 Challenge Winner
It'll be close but I don't think Nintendo is releasing a new console anytime soon so I think they'll end up best selling of all time.
Yes
  
 
 
Alden (@alden)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Podcast Power
Truthfully I don’t know. But it’s a little too mind-blowing to think about.
No
  
 
 
El Rey (@elrey)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Admin
They sold 19 million last year, were the best selling system, have BOTW sequel in May, and haven't had the surge that will come whenever they finally lower the price of the system. It's going to happen. This also means the "Switch 2" doesn't come until 2025 minimum.
Yes
  
 
 
thunderpump_ (@thunder)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Target Goose Egg
They’re about 50 million behind PS2. That’s about half of what they’ve sold since release. It’ll be close but I don’t see it happening.
No
  
 
 
Dan Tucker (@dantucker)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
C3CS Champion
Light mode
Nintendo does cheat with this anyway
Technically the Game Boy counted everything through the advance I think
Not sure how far the "Switch Family of Systems" will be counted, but they still continue to sell and have a very solid slate for no less than this year alone if not longer.
Yes
  
 
 
Mamba (@blockmamba)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Season 1 XP Champion
I think it will if they don’t release a new system.
Yes
  
 
 
Darth Trashdoc (@connerf)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
MAR10
As long as Nintendo keeps pumping out games people want (Looking at you F-Zero and Star Fox) then there's no reason it won't become the best selling console ever.
Yes
  
 
 
Wuhtt (@sdnassiff)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Founding Member
I actually hope Nintendo releases a new system (Closer to the gamecube feel) within the next few years.
No
  
 
 
Jeff Mihalik (@joob)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Trivia Master
Seems like with the remaining big releases including more waves of Kart that it’ll catch up to the PS2
Yes
  
 
 
Bammonty (@bammonty)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Sus
Now here’s the thing I’m not necessarily the biggest Nintendo fan but do like them but if you see the amount of old games from their old consoles there adding to the switch it will make that have tons of sells just for those games. Plus even with not the best graphics it still sold the most consoles
Yes
  
 
 
BitzDad (@bitzdad)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
8bit Squad
I wanna say yes, but think it'll come up a little short
No
  
 
 
NannerB (@nanner)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Switch Gang
30d • Mario Kart 8 • Quest • (edited)
I still believe the Gamecube will take over
No
  
 
 
Ryan McNamara (@mariomaestro)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting
I think it’ll come close but it’s too far into it’s lifespan (6 years) to catch the PS2.
No
  
 
 
Farting Buisness Cat (@itswhitethunder)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Hacking
  
 
 
Eric (@rusty6713)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Founding Member
Yes. Graphics aren’t world beaters but overall set up is.
Yes
  
 
 
Brian McGuinness (@laughatbrian)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Jelly Boy
  
 
 
ohtwotwo (@ohtwotwo)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Clip It!
I can’t see where it wouldn’t be with the emulators rolling out games from adults childhoods, new Kart tracks, new variations of the Switch whether custom system or different specs.
Yes
  
 
 
Ultimate XP (@zonkedwheat9999)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
MAR10
  
 
 
TheMadBombchu (@themadbombchu)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
No Whammies
  
 
 
Froggy (@froggy)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
C3CS Champion
Yep! Everyone else is producing newer systems more often. Nintendo is just still producing more great games for this older system. It’s inevitable!
Yes
  
 
 
JediJohann (@jedijohann)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Target Master
Obviously Nintendo is committed to this system for the foreseeable future.
Yes
  
 
 
Jim West (@HRLWesty)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
Gamer
I think the switch is nearing the end of its life cycle. However, the legend of Zelda release should be enough to keep sales strong this year. I think Nintendo will release a new switch soon. Not sure if it will still fall into the same family, or be counted as switch 2.
Yes
  
 
 
Bromigo Bromein (@cknbromein)
Mario Kart 8 (@mariokart8)
handheld and docked?! you cant ask for much more from kids to adults it offers all, you cant beat the versatility of what is offered. Whether you are serious or causal there is something for all. I say this because I travel for work a lot and it offers me the opportunity to game while traveling.
Yes