December 18th 2024.
It's been confirmed - Nintendo is reigning supreme in the US. The highly popular Nintendo Switch has reached a monumental sales milestone, with EA Sports College Football 25 becoming the highest-selling sports game of all time.
Meanwhile, Sony's sales figures for the PlayStation 2 have become increasingly vague, making it difficult to determine whether the Nintendo Switch will surpass it in worldwide sales. However, in a key country like the US, it has already outperformed the PlayStation 2's lifetime figures, according to the latest sales data from Circana in November 2024. The Nintendo Switch has sold a whopping 46.6 million units in the US, overtaking the PlayStation 2's figure in the region.
Games industry analyst Mat Piscatella confirms that the Switch is now the second best-selling console in the US, just behind the Nintendo DS which has sold 53.80 million units. While the exact figure for the PlayStation 2 isn't stated, NPD data from January 2009 reported it at 43 million.
But the bigger question remains - will the Nintendo Switch surpass the PlayStation 2 in worldwide sales? As of now, the Switch's total sales sit at 146.04 million, trailing behind both the Nintendo DS at 154.02 million and the PlayStation 2 with its recently announced milestone of "over 160 million" units sold. Sony had previously stated their total as 155 million, causing some confusion.
The holiday season will play a significant role in determining whether the Switch will have a chance of surpassing the PlayStation 2, but it seems like a lofty goal at this point. In other news, EA Sports College Football 25 has not only become the best-selling sports game in US history but also the best-selling game of the year, beating out heavyweights like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Helldivers 2.
As for the November sales, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 took the top spot, followed by Madden NFL 25, EA Sports FC 25, and EA Sports College Football 25. The only new entries in the top 20 were Mario & Luigi: Brothership at number seven, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D at number 12, and MySims: Cozy Bundle at number 19.
Overall, there was a 7% decline in spending on video game hardware, content, and accessories in November compared to the previous year, with the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 being cited as a contributing factor.
But it's not all doom and gloom - the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Xbox Game Pass has reportedly led to an 8% increase in non-mobile video game subscription spending. However, it's unclear if this is the kind of growth that Microsoft was hoping for.
On the hardware front, a total of 2.4 million units were sold in November, a 4% increase from the previous year's 2.3 million. The PlayStation 5 saw a 15% increase in dollar sales, while the Xbox Series X experienced a significant 29% decline and the Switch dropped by 3%.
In the world of mobile gaming, Pokémon TCG Pocket was the standout success story, ranking at number two in November for worldwide revenue following its late October release.
EA Sports College Football 25 is truly a juggernaut, and fans can't seem to get enough of it. Don't forget to email us, leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated with all the latest gaming news and releases. And for an easier way to submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features, head over to our Submit Stuff page. Exciting times are ahead for Nintendo, with new rumors and leaks about the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 emerging. Stay tuned for more updates and theories about the mystery button, a possible Christmas Day surprise, and the launch game details. We've even got a mock-up video of the console to give you an idea of its size. The hype is real.
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