Nintendo continues to lead the US physical gaming market with 63% of physical game sales in 2026, outperforming competitors Sony and Xbox.
In a notable show of market dominance, new sales data from Circana reveals that Nintendo holds a commanding position in the US physical video game market. According to MyNintendoNews, 63% of all new physical game sales this year were for Nintendo platforms, dwarfing Sony’s 32% and Xbox’s unmentioned portion, presumably trailing far behind. This continues to underline the strong market presence of Nintendo’s gaming offerings, boosted by the continued popularity of both the original Switch and its successor, the Switch 2.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Makes a Unique Splash on Switch 2
Activision has revealed specifics about the Nintendo Switch 2 version of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4,” which supports a unique “mouse mode” utilizing Joy-Cons. As MyNintendoNews reports, while external USB mouse and keyboard support isn’t available, players can utilize an alternative control method with the Joy-Cons. This adaptation could enhance the gameplay experience, keeping in tune with other innovations seen in the Switch 2 model.
Complementing this, early impressions of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4” on the Switch 2 have started to surface. Nintendo Life notes that the initial feedback, based on gameplay previews and performance metrics, provides a glimpse into how the game holds up on the new hardware. The full user experience will be clearer once the open beta rolls out to the public next weekend.
Nintendo Pricing News and eShop Updates
Nintendo has officially confirmed the price point for the revised Switch 2, although UK gamers might feel the pinch as it crosses the £400 threshold. This adjustment, as discussed by Nintendo Life, positions the console at the higher end of the market, reflecting its enhanced capabilities and demand.
For those eyeing current deals, there’s a significant sale on Nintendo eShop featuring discounts on popular SEGA and Atlus titles like “Sonic Mania” and “Virtua Fighter 5,” slashing prices up to 85%. More details can be found on Nintendo Everything.
eShop Charts and Game Releases
In terms of digital downloads, “Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream,” “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,” and “Minecraft” maintain their stronghold at the top of this week’s Nintendo Switch eShop charts as reported by Nintendo Everything. Meanwhile, new game “Dogpile” launched on both Switch and Switch 2, adding a whimsical roguelike deck-building experience that’s gaining attention for its quirky gameplay mechanics, also covered by Nintendo Everything.
Overall, while big blockbuster announcements are sparse this week, Nintendo remains a focal point in gaming discussions with consistent sales performance and updates on major titles and hardware capabilities.
