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Nintendo’s Switch becomes the fastest-selling system ever in the U.S.

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Nintendo revealed today that its Switch hybrid home-portable console is now the fastest-selling system in the U.S. ever after 10 months on the market.

The Japanese company has sold more than 4.8 million systems in the States since launching in March. That tops the previous record holder, Nintendo’s Wii, which was at just over 4 million after 10 months.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.