Nintendo Switch 2 sales saw a major boost in the UK following the launch of the special Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary console, helping the system record its fifth biggest sales week since its release.
According to NielsenIQ via TheGameBusiness, the week ranked just behind last year’s Christmas period. Only the console’s launch week, Black Friday, the week after Black Friday, and Christmas week recorded higher sales. Switch 2 accounted for 52% of all game consoles sold in the UK during the week the Zelda edition launched.
The sales boost wasn’t limited to the UK. Circana data shows that Nintendo Switch 2 also recorded its biggest sales week of 2026 in the US, driven by the release of the Zelda-themed hardware.
Nintendo Switch 2 currently leads the UK console market, although the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI could affect hardware sales for PlayStation 5 and Xbox.
The Zelda console arrived alongside The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, which launched exclusively on Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. Developed by Nintendo EPD, the remake of the 1998 Nintendo 64 classic introduced fully voiced cutscenes, a dedicated jump button, and support for the console’s built-in microphone.
The game also delivered strong commercial results, selling more than 5.2 million physical and digital copies worldwide in its first four days, including 810,000 in Japan. It became the fastest-selling Switch 2 game to date and has overtaken Donkey Kong Bananza to become the platform’s second best-selling title.
Nintendo Switch 2 sales have remained strong since the console launched last year, when it sold 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days. Nintendo’s latest financial results show that worldwide hardware sales reached 26.35 million units as of September 30, 2026.
