Nintendo announces shared commitment to safer gaming for Nintendo Switch users, along with Xbox and PlayStation

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Nintendo has put out the following statement regarding safer gaming: Nintendo’s Shared Commitment to Safer Gaming Nintendo (for its Nintendo Switch users) is pleased to announce a shared commitment to safer gaming, along with our friends at Xbox and PlayStation. Please read our full statement at the following link. https://www.nintendo.com/online-safety-principles/ Source: Nintendo.com

Wii is now the fourth best-selling home console of all time after PS2, PS4 and PS1

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The Wii is now the fourth best-selling home console of all time after most of Sony's PlayStation systems. Top 5 of best-selling home consoles of all time are as follows: PS2 : > 155 million PS4 : 102.8 million PS1 : 102.49 million Wii : 101.63 million PS3 : 87.4 million Source: ResetEra.com

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

UK retailer GAME is closing 40 of its stores

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UK video game retailer GAME has announced plans to close 40 stores in the UK. Pokémon fans in the UK are most likely familiar with the retailer, which hosts Pokémon distribution events regularly. "We are working closely with landlords throughout the UK to ensure that we do not have to vacate the 40 locations which … Continue reading UK retailer GAME is closing 40 of its stores

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

Nintendo Switch reportedly experiencing shortages this December in the US

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The NPD Group recently revealed that Nintendo Switch managed to outsell Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in November 2019. However, there seems to be a shortage on standard Switch consoles in December: "Main thing that will decide US December Switch sales at this point is simply inventory. Shortages on standard Switch consoles is becoming increasingly … Continue reading Nintendo Switch reportedly experiencing shortages this December in the US

NPD: “Nintendo Switch was again the best-selling hardware platform of November”

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The NPD Group has revealed that Nintendo Switch managed to outsell Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in November 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. “Hardware spending in November 2019 declined 26 percent when compared to a year ago, … Continue reading NPD: “Nintendo Switch was again the best-selling hardware platform of November”

Xbox One beats Nintendo Switch by “just a handful of consoles” on Black Friday in the UK

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As the holiday season approaches, families are looking for ways to spend more time together – shared experiences that create long-lasting memories. This Black Friday, Nintendo offered a bundle includes a Nintendo Switch system and a download code for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game, at a suggested retail price of only $299.99. This attractive … Continue reading Xbox One beats Nintendo Switch by “just a handful of consoles” on Black Friday in the UK