The Nintendo Switch finally had its big launch and is viewed as a vital piece of hardware moving forward for the company.

While the Japanese games giant is starting to expand into the mobile gaming market, the hybrid console is still seen as the centrepiece for Nintendo business.

And it faces a tough market, with both Sony’s PS4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One firmly established with a large library of games and features.

So what is the outlook for Nintendo Switch sales?

Well, according to Gamestop, Nintendo Switch sales have been good, in fact it may have seen the best console launch in a long time.

GameStop Senior Director of Merchandising, Eric Bright, shared this on the new launch with Game Rant: "Stores across the country last night were packed with customers who couldn’t wait to get their hands on the brand new Nintendo Switch.

*Check out Express Online's Nintendo Switch REVIEW*