Big News! Nintendo’s New Game System Sells Super Fast!

Beginner | June 28, 2025

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What Happened?

Nintendo Launches a New System

Hey there, English learners! We have some exciting news from the world of video games. The Nintendo Switch 2 sales record is making headlines everywhere! Nintendo, the company that makes popular games like Mario and Zelda, has a new game system. It’s called the Nintendo Switch 2, and people really, really like it!

Huge Sales in Just Four Days

Nintendo shared some big numbers this week. They said that in just the first four days, over 3.5 million Nintendo Switch 2 systems were sold all around the world. That’s a lot of systems in a very short time!

A Record-Breaking Launch — Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Record

This is great news for Nintendo. Selling so many units so quickly is a new record for the company and clearly marks a new Nintendo Switch 2 sales record. It means the Nintendo Switch 2 is the fastest-selling game system Nintendo has ever made!

Why Is This Important?

A Popular Series Continues

The first Nintendo Switch was very popular. It sold millions of units over many years. People liked that they could play games on their TV at home or take the system with them to play anywhere. The new Switch 2 can do this too, but it has some cool new features.

New Features and Upgrades

The Switch 2 has a bigger screen that looks better. It also has new controllers and some new ways to play and talk with friends online. These improvements are probably why so many people wanted to buy it right away.

Strong Start for Nintendo

Selling over 3.5 million in four days is a huge success. It shows that many gamers were waiting for this new system and are excited about what Nintendo offers. This fast start is a good sign for Nintendo’s business for the rest of the year.

Vocabulary

System (noun): A set of parts working together; in this case, a game console.
- Example: “The new game system is very powerful.”
Sold (verb, past tense of sell): Gave something to someone for money.
- Example: “Nintendo sold many systems in the first week.”
Units (noun): Single things or amounts of something.
- Example: “They sold over 3.5 million units.”
Worldwide (adverb): Happening or existing in all parts of the world.
- Example: “The game system is popular worldwide.”
Record (noun): The best result or most achieved previously.
- Example: “This is a new sales record for the company.”
Fastest-selling (adjective): Selling more quickly than any other before.
- Example: “The Switch 2 is their fastest-selling console.”
Company (noun): A business or group that makes or sells things.
- Example: “Nintendo is a famous game company.”
Popular (adjective): Liked by many people.
- Example: “Mario is a popular game character.”
Features (noun): Important or interesting parts of something.
- Example: “The new system has many new features.”
Improvements (noun): Changes that make something better.
- Example: “The screen has big improvements.”

Discussion Questions (About the Article)

How many Nintendo Switch 2 systems were sold in the first four days?
Is selling 3.5 million units in four days a record for Nintendo?
What are some new features mentioned about the Nintendo Switch 2?
Why do you think people were excited to buy the new system quickly?
What does this news mean for Nintendo as a company?

Discussion Questions (About the Topic)

Do you like playing video games? Why or why not?
What is your favorite video game system or game?
How do new technologies like game systems change over time?
Why are some products very popular right when they first come out?
Is it important for companies to create new and better products?

Related Idiom

“Fly off the shelves”

Meaning: To sell very quickly in large numbers.
Example: “The new Nintendo Switch 2 systems are really ‘flying off the shelves’.”

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This article was inspired by: Reuters, June 15, 2025