Switch 2 Sales Slip: What the Latest Numbers Mean for You
For players, the assurance of no further price hikes means the Switch 2's cost is stable for now, but a lighter release slate this year could affect momentum until big titles arrive in 2027.
For players, the assurance of no further price hikes means the Switch 2's cost is stable for now, but a lighter release slate this year could affect momentum until big titles arrive in 2027.
Key points - Nintendo's operating profit fell 16% to 73.9 billion yen in the quarter ending September 30. - Switch 2 sold 2.67 million units in the quarter, down 41% year-over-year. - Nintendo ruled out further price increases, citing sufficient memory supply. - Lifetime Switch 2 sales reached 26.35 million, still outpacing the original Switch. - Nintendo shares rose 8.13% following the Ocarina of Time remake launch and financial report.
Timeline - September 2026: Nintendo raises Switch 2 price amid RAM shortage. - September 30, 2026: Quarter ends with 2.67 million Switch 2 units sold. - Today: Ocarina of Time remake launches; Nintendo shares jump 8.13%.
FAQ
Q: Will the Switch 2 get more expensive? A: No, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said the company is not considering further price changes and has enough memory to meet its sales forecast.
Q: How many Switch 2 consoles have been sold so far? A: Lifetime sales are now 26.35 million units, which is still ahead of the original Switch's pace at the same point.
Q: What games are coming to Switch 2 in 2027? A: Pokémon Winds & Pokémon Waves are confirmed for next year, and fans are hoping for a new mainline Super Mario game.
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