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Nintendo has confirmed that its hybrid gaming platform, the Switch, has officially overtaken the long-standing sales record previously held by the Nintendo DS. As of 31 December 2025, lifetime sales of the original Switch (including the standard, Lite, and OLED versions) reached about 155.37 million units, surpassing the DS’s lifetime total of approximately 154.02 million units. This milestone makes the Switch the top-selling piece of hardware in Nintendo’s history.

After its initial announcement in October, the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch Online services have officially launched in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand today. Here's everything you need to know about the local monthly fees and what you get out of them.

It has been a few months since the Nintendo Switch 2 was released globally. Looking forward, Nintendo has announced that it will now make the Nintendo Switch 2 its primary development platform, signalling the beginning of a transition away from the original Switch console.

In yet another move by Nintendo, the company has launched its new Nintendo Store mobile app for Android and iOS. However, it is not available in Malaysia, as it launches in the US, Canada, the UK and parts of Europe. On the app, it offers another way to browse consoles, games, merchandise, and earn rewards via mobile check-ins.

In a significant move for gamers across Southeast Asia, Nintendo confirmed today that its much-anticipated Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch Online services will officially launch in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand on 18 November 2025. This marks a major milestone as the company expands its digital ecosystem to more global markets.

Nintendo’s latest console, the Switch 2, is off to a blazing start, selling over 6 million units globally since its launch on 5 June 2025. The company confirmed the milestone in its latest earnings report, marking the Switch 2 as its fastest-selling console to date.

A new open-world adventure game based on Malaysia’s iconic animated twins, Upin & Ipin Universe, will launch on 17 July 2025. The game will be available on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Pricing has yet to be announced.

While the Nintendo Switch 2 is now on pre-order in Malaysia, we got another surprise, which is a Nintendo Switch App on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. But what does it do? Read below to find out more!

As we reported yesterday, it was announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 will indeed arrive in Malaysia on 3 July 2025. Official prices weren't yet clear at the time, as the Nintendo Malaysia website did not list them. However, the official Nintendo distributor, Convergent Distribution Malaysia, and other local authorised retailers have since listed them.

Nintendo has officially confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be available in Malaysia between July and September 2025. Based on international pricing, the console is expected to start at approximately RM2000. The standard model is priced at USD449.99 overseas, with regional bundle versions estimated to cost slightly more.