Despite the success of the Nintendo Switch 2 since its June launch, a new report stated that November video game hardware sales in the US had hit a low not seen since the mid-1990s. Although the Switch 2 placed on the November 2025 sales figures charts in the US, the report stated spending on consoles decreased while the prices of consoles comparatively went up compared to November 2024.
It's no secret that the Switch 2 has been a successful console for Nintendo, having sold over 10 million units globally within its first four months of availability. However, the introductory $449 price of the Switch 2 has been a point of contention for some consumers. During Black Friday 2025, Nintendo opted not to go with any special Switch 2 console bundle bargains for shoppers to consider. Instead, Nintendo offered discounts on various first-party Switch games, including Luigi's Mansion 3 and Super Mario Odyssey. While the Switch 2 can play original Switch titles via backward compatibility, Nintendo's lack of a holiday console bundle did not go unnoticed by consumers. By comparison, Sony offered a PS5 Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundle as an alternative, with prices as low as $399 for the...
