‘Pokopia’ Flurry Helps Nintendo’s Switch 2 Top US Sales in March

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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Video Games:Nintendo Co.’s Switch 2 was the best-selling console in the US in March, riding a wave of popularity triggered by the release of surprise hit Pokémon Pokopia.Americans spent $500 million on games hardware last month, a 69% annual increase, according to market researcher Circana. The Switch 2 led the way, topping hardware sales in both unit and dollar terms, and Pokopia was the primary driver, Circana’s Mat Piscatella said.
