Nintendo Switch vs Steam Deck:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Nintendo Switch had more branded searches than Steam Deck among games consoles in New Zealand. Nintendo Switch was estimated to have 75.7K branded searches compared to Steam Deck’s 12.1K, and held a 29.6% Share of Search versus Steam Deck’s 4.7%.
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Which is more popular in search, Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck?
Compare the games consoles and handhelds New Zealand gamers choose between. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Xbox | Nintendo Switch | PlayStation | Steam Deck | Meta Quest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.2% | 28.6% | 31.9% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.3% | 33.4% | 27.6% | 7.5% | 7.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.5% | 34.1% | 29.1% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.4% | 29.9% | 31.7% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.2% | 27.1% | 32.7% | 6.9% | 6.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.1% | 37.9% | 28.6% | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.6% | 39.6% | 28.1% | 5.2% | 4.4% |
| May 2026 | 27.8% | 35.5% | 25.5% | 6.8% | 4.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.5% | 28.8% | 26.9% | 5.9% | 3.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.6% | 29.8% | 30.4% | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 34% | 29.6% | 27.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Nintendo Switch was ahead of Steam Deck in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Nintendo Switch’s estimated Share of Search among games consoles in New Zealand moved from 28.6% to 29.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 62.2K to 75.7K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Steam Deck’s estimated Share of Search among games consoles in New Zealand moved from 6.1% to 4.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 13.3K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand games consoles in August 2026?
1 change
In August 2026, Nintendo Switch rose from 3rd to 2nd among games consoles in New Zealand.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nintendo Switch’s and Steam Deck’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Nintendo Switch
36 branded search terms
- animal crossing new horizons nintendo switch
- mario kart 8 deluxe nintendo switch
- minecraft nintendo switch
- nintendo com
- nintendo switch
- nintendo switch 2
- nintendo switch 2 console
- nintendo switch 2 games
- nintendo switch 2 nz
- nintendo switch ac adapter
- nintendo switch case
- nintendo switch console
- nintendo switch deals
- nintendo switch games
- nintendo switch joy con
- nintendo switch lite
- nintendo switch micro sd card
- nintendo switch near me
- nintendo switch nz
- nintendo switch oled
- nintendo switch online
- nintendo switch online expansion pack
- nintendo switch online membership
- nintendo switch online subscription
- nintendo switch price
- nintendo switch rom
- nintendo switch sports
- nintendoswitch
- nintendoswitch console
- nintendoswitch games
- nintendoswitch nz
- super mario odyssey nintendo switch
- switch 2
- switch 2 console
- switch 2 games
- switch 2 nz
Steam Deck
24 branded search terms
- best steam deck game
- oled steam deck
- steam deck
- steam deck 2
- steam deck console
- steam deck game
- steam deck gaming handheld
- steam deck handheld
- steam deck near me
- steam deck new zealand
- steam deck nz
- steam deck oled
- steam deck online
- steam deck portable console
- steam deck price
- steamdeck
- steamdeck 2
- steamdeck com
- steamdeck console
- steamdeck games
- steamdeck handheld
- steamdeck nz
- store steampowered com
- valve steam deck
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