Daily Tech Headlines Nintendo Sells 3.5M Switch 2 Units Globally - DTH
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Jun 11, 2025 Legal battles are heating up as Disney and NBCUniversal sue Midjourney over copyright concerns related to AI-generated images. Meanwhile, Nintendo celebrates a stunning launch of the Switch 2, selling over 3.5 million units within just four days. The conversation also touches on GameStop's plans to close more physical stores as the industry shifts toward digital. Additionally, there are updates on upcoming events from Microsoft and Tesla's ambitious robo-taxi developments.
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Record-Breaking Nintendo Switch 2 Launch
- Nintendo sold over 3.5 million Switch 2 units globally in its first four days, its biggest hardware debut ever.
- This launch outpaced the original Switch's first-month sales and early PlayStation 5 sales.
Switch 2 Launch Titles Boost Appeal
- Switch 2 launched with Mario Kart World, the first open-world entry in the series.
- It supports major third-party games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy to attract a broad audience.
GameStop Faces Sales Decline
- GameStop's Q1 revenue dropped 17%, and hardware/accessory sales fell 32% due to consumer shift to digital.
- Despite attachment to physical games, fewer customers visit physical retail stores.