Nintendo Sets Switch 2 Price at $499.99, Forecasts 16.5 Million Sales as Outlook Weakens for New Console Cycle
Nintendo said Switch 2 sales were concentrated in the launch year and expects 16.5 million units next fiscal year, below the 19.86 million sold since launch.
- Nintendo lowered its Switch sales forecast for the next 12 months to 16.5 million units, following last year's explosive launch of nearly 20 million consoles.
- Sales concentration in the launch year explains the adjustment; the company said Switch sales "were more concentrated in the launch year in comparison to previous hardware systems."
- Financial pressures from component shortages and tariff threats have impacted production costs for Switch machines, prompting Nintendo to raise the console's price by $50 starting September 1.
- A similar price increase will occur across Europe, while the strongly-discounted region-locked Switch model in Japan receives a hike as soon as this month.
- Upcoming Switch releases include Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on May 21, Star Fox on June 25, and Splatoon Raiders on July 23, supporting the platform's pipeline.
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