Nintendo has announced that the Switch is the fastest-selling home video game console in US history, with nearly 5 million sold in 8 months. Funny though, much of it's appeal lies in the ability to "switch" from being a TV-connected console to a portable gaming device in a matter of seconds. Nevertheless, it's an impressive feat for a console that doesn't have the most spectacular specs compared to others.

// via Instagram Nintendo has announced that the Switch is the fastest-selling home video game console in US history, with nearly 5 million sold in 8 months. Funny though, much of it's appeal lies in the ability to "switch" from being a TV-connected console to a portable gaming device in a matter of seconds. Nevertheless, it's an impressive feat for a console that doesn't have the most spectacular specs compared to others.