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Pokémon Sword and Shield have the best U.S. debut in franchise history

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Pokémon Sword and Shield had the best launch month ever for the franchise in the U.S. based on dollar sales, according industry-tracking firm The NPD Group.

The games, which essentially offer the same experience with small differences, came out for Switch on November 15. It’s the first new generation of Pokémon to debut on a home console, although the Switch also doubles as a portable device.

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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.