As the industry continues to inch closer to the dawn of the next-generation for console gaming with the Xbox Series X slated for this November alongside the PlayStation 5 that same release window, it should be noted a unit of that definition is already commercially available. That being the Nintendo Switch: while it does not perform as heavily as its counterparts, the system does do more with its character and attractive first-party lineup of titles.

Since its retail debut back in 2017, the hybrid handheld console has illustrated to be a frontrunner for commercial gaming as the Nintendo Switch continues to climb the charts as one of the most prolific products coming from Nintendo. As of this month, the Nintendo Switch has been recorded to exceeding roughly 60 million units.

But in contrast to this year in 2020, the system is disclosed to be not only the best selling console of this past month (July), but also dons the crown as the top selling console for the entirety of 2020. The information was disclosed by NPD Group analyst Mat Piscatella who shared the news on Twitter.

While gross hardware sales did dip in contrast to this time last year – even during the global pandemic we are currently living in – Nintendo Switch still overtakes both the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4. Also featuring the launch of Paper Mario: The Origami King last month, the title does stand as the #1 seller on the Nintendo eShop. But overall, the game takes 3rd with Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Tsushima overtaking first in front of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

Looking ahead for the Nintendo Switch, the unit does illustrate potential to overtake both current-generation systems well before the end of its lifecycle. Well, it already has for one. Back in early December, it was recorded that the Nintendo Switch overtook the Xbox One’s lifetime sales in just under the half its lifespan at the time. You can read the full report by heading here.

What are your thoughts on the growing success for the Nintendo Switch?