Nintendo Switch Outsells Lifetime 3DS Sales in Japan - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 15 May 2022 / 3,585 Views
The VGChartz sales comparison series of articles are updated monthly and each one focuses on a different sales comparison using our estimated video game hardware figures. The charts include comparisons between the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, as well as with older platforms. There are articles based on our worldwide estimates, as well as the US, Europe, and Japan.
This monthly series compares the aligned Japanese sales of the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS.
The 3DS launched in February 2011 in Japan and the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. This does mean the normal holiday periods and the Japanese Golden Week holiday for the two consoles are off by one month.
Switch Vs. 3DS Japan:
Gap change in latest month: 242,399 - Switch
Gap change over last 12 months: 2,747,106 - Switch
Total Lead: 4,129,115 - Switch
Switch Total Sales: 24,723,106
3DS Total Sales: 20,593,991
April 2022 is the 62nd month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for in Japan. During the latest month, the Switch outsold the 3DS by 242,399 units when you align the launches. In the last 12 months, the Switch has outsold the 3DS by 2.75 million units. The Switch is currently ahead of the 3DS by 4.13 million units.
The 62nd month for the Switch is April 2022, while for the 3DS it is March 2016. The Switch has sold 24.72 million units, while the 3DS sold 20.59 million units during the same timeframe.
The 3DS sold 24.67 million units lifetime in Japan, which means the Nintendo Switch has now outsold the 3DS after 62 months.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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It finally happened.
One more milestone. Congratulations Nintendo and Switch.
going to be close with the DS and Gameboy!
This is good info or not? 3DS is an awesome hardware.
Switch should pass lifetime GBA and PS in NA around the same time. I'm thinking end of June (if not sooner).
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