NPD: “Nintendo Switch was the best-selling hardware platform of both December and 2019″

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The NPD Group has revealed that Nintendo Switch managed to outsell Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in December 2019. “Nintendo Switch was again the best-selling hardware platform of November and remains the best-selling platform of 2019,” NPD analyst Mat Piscatella said. “Nintendo Switch was the best-selling hardware platform of both December and 2019,” NPD analyst … Continue reading NPD: “Nintendo Switch was the best-selling hardware platform of both December and 2019″

Nintendo Switch accounts for 76% of console sales in Japan for 2019

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Nintendo Switch is continuing to perform exceptionally well in terms of sales, especially in Japan. "The Switch sold 4,493,903 units in Japan last year, up 29% from 2018, which accounts for 76% of console sales in the country for the year," explains GameSpot. "The Switch's total sales in Japan are now up to 11,383,449. Nintendo … Continue reading Nintendo Switch accounts for 76% of console sales in Japan for 2019

1.25 million Nintendo Switch units were sold in 2019, the best year in France so far

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Nintendo has revealed that Nintendo Switch sold about 3.3 million units to date in France, which is well above expectations. Read on below for some specifics: - 1.25 million Switch sold in 2019 (its best year in France so far, 1.1 million in 2018 in comparison) - 11% of French homes have a switch - … Continue reading 1.25 million Nintendo Switch units were sold in 2019, the best year in France so far

Nintendo Switch Lite sales exceed 1 million units in Japan alone

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Nintendo recently launched the Nintendo Switch Lite, a device designed specifically to play Nintendo Switch games in handheld mode. The Nintendo Switch Lite system is now available at a suggested retail price of $199.99 in three different colors: yellow, gray and turquoise. According to Famitsu‘s estimated sales numbers, Nintendo Switch Lite already sold more than … Continue reading Nintendo Switch Lite sales exceed 1 million units in Japan alone

France: Nintendo Switch sold 3.3 million units to date and Pokémon Sword and Shield sold 650k copies in 2019

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Nintendo has revealed that Nintendo Switch sold about 3.3 million units to date in France, which is well above expectations. Read on below for some specifics: - 1.25 million Switch sold in 2019 (its best year in France so far, 1.1 million in 2018 in comparison) - 11% of French homes have a switch - … Continue reading France: Nintendo Switch sold 3.3 million units to date and Pokémon Sword and Shield sold 650k copies in 2019

NPD: Nintendo Switch had over 400 more games than PS4 and Xbox One combined in 2019

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The NPD Group has revealed that Nintendo Switch had over 400 more games than PlayStation 4 and Xbox One combined in 2019. "We tracked over 1,480 new releases on Nintendo Switch in the U.S. in 2019," explains NPD analyst Mat Piscatella. "That's... that's a lot of new releases on Switch last year, over 400 more … Continue reading NPD: Nintendo Switch had over 400 more games than PS4 and Xbox One combined in 2019

Turquoise is the most popular Nintendo Switch Lite color

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Nintendo recently launched Nintendo Switch Lite, a device designed specifically to play Nintendo Switch games in handheld mode. The Nintendo Switch Lite system is available at a suggested retail price of $199.99 in three different colors: yellow, gray and turquoise. However, Nintendo has revealed that most fans prefer the turquoise color:

Official Pokémon Sword and Shield bag now available for Nintendo Switch Lite

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Nintendo is continuing to unveil new products to promote Pokémon Sword and Shield, which are now available worldwide as of November 15 as Nintendo Switch-exclusive games. The company recently revealed an official Pokémon Sword and Shield bag for Nintendo Switch Lite, which is available now in Japan for 2,980 Yen: Source: ResetEra.com

Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews January 12 episode with Conkeldurr, Scorbunny, Duraludon, Nintendo Switch Lite and Pokémon Sword and Shield

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled the official preview for the next episode of Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! (Pokénchi), which is scheduled to air on Sunday, January 12, in Japan. You can check it out in the video below. As usual, the energetic hosts showcase their love for Pokémon with various games and personalities. Pokémon Sword … Continue reading Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews January 12 episode with Conkeldurr, Scorbunny, Duraludon, Nintendo Switch Lite and Pokémon Sword and Shield

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa says Pokémon Sword and Shield is his favorite game

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In a recent interview with Japanese publication Nikkei, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa spoke about how the latest duo of Pokémon titles - Pokémon Sword and Shield - is his absolute favorite game right now. Furukawa enjoys playing it on his Nintendo Switch Lite and loves the collecting aspect of the game. Source: Japanese Nintendo