Nintendo has officially announced the discontinuation of sales for the Nintendo Switch console family. Starting mid-February 2027, the manufacturer will cease supplying Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch OLED to retail chains, and will also stop selling devices through its own online store.
The corresponding statement was published on Nintendo's support website. The company noted that the decision was made almost ten years after the release of the original Nintendo Switch, which debuted in March 2017.
After the cessation of supplies, retailers will no longer be able to order new batches of consoles. However, existing stock in stores will be sold until fully depleted, and users are advised to check directly with sellers for device availability.
Despite the discontinuation of hardware sales, Nintendo emphasized that Switch owners will still be able to use their games and accessories. The Nintendo Switch Online service and other online features will continue to operate "for the foreseeable future," and the game library for the platform will remain accessible to users.
Throughout its existence, the Nintendo Switch has become the most successful console in the company's history. As of December 31, 2025, device sales reached 155.37 million units, allowing it to surpass the previous record holder – the Nintendo DS, with 154.02 million units sold.
The Switch is very close to the absolute market record. The best-selling video game console of all time is still considered to be Sony's PlayStation 2, with sales estimated at approximately 160 million units.
The Nintendo Switch was released in 2017 and became the company's first hybrid console, combining the capabilities of a home and portable system. The device gained particular popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, when almost 50 million consoles were sold in two years. Nintendo also noted that component shortages during that period might have prevented the system from achieving an even higher result.