Nintendo Co.’s new Switch 2 console sustained its blistering start to sales globally by setting a new record for the fastest-selling video game device in US history.Most Read from BloombergTrump Awards $1.

There was never much doubt that the Nintendo Switch 2 would be a hit, even with its $450 price tag and games pushing $80 and beyond. But, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, the new console’s sales have been particularly explosive.

According to market research firm Circana (formerly the NPD Group), the Nintendo Switch 2 has set a new record for first‑month sales among all consoles in U.S. history. Nintendo Switch 2 launched on June 5 and sold 3.