Hardware
26 May 2026
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5 min read
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Nintendo Switch 2: What Powers Record Sales — NVIDIA, DLSS, and Portable Gaming
Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 19.86 million units. We break down why NVIDIA's technology was the key to the console's success.
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Nintendo Switch 2 достигла отметки 19.86 миллиона проданных единиц. Цена с сентября вырастет до $499.99.
Sales and Price Changes
According to official Nintendo data, Switch 2 has sold 19.86 million units. From September 2026, the price rises to $499.99.
NVIDIA and DLSS: The Key Advantage
Switch 2 uses a custom NVIDIA chip with Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) support. Neural upscaling allows the console to output significantly above native resolution — a fundamental difference from the first generation. This gave Switch 2 a competitive edge at launch.
Why It Works
In our editorial view, Switch 2's success reflects the right technology partner choice. NVIDIA gave Nintendo access to upscaling technology that, in a mobile chip context, delivered unexpectedly high image quality — the key marketing differentiator.
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