Nintendo anticipates longer life cycle for Nintendo Switch compared to previous Nintendo consoles

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During Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, company president Shuntaro Furukawa talked about the success of Nintendo Switch and its anticipated life cycle: “The Nintendo Switch will soon have been on sale for three years. We feel it is a different kind of console than the ones we have previously released. In addition to the flagship Switch model, we … Continue reading Nintendo anticipates longer life cycle for Nintendo Switch compared to previous Nintendo consoles

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa: “We do not believe that the business trends of other companies will have a significant impact on our business”

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During Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, company president Shuntaro Furukawa talked about the success of Nintendo Switch and how he doesn't think it will be impacted by the competition: “We do not believe that the business trends of other companies will have a significant impact on our business.” Source: Nintendo.co.jp

Nintendo confirms “no plans to launch a new Nintendo Switch model during 2020”

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During Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, company president Shuntaro Furukawa talked about the future of Nintendo Switch: Regarding Nintendo Switch, we believe that it is important to continue to communicate the appeal of both Nintendo Switch systems and expand the installed base. Please note that we have no plans to launch a new Nintendo Switch model during 2020. … Continue reading Nintendo confirms “no plans to launch a new Nintendo Switch model during 2020”

Nintendo Switch Online memberships now exceed 15 million accounts worldwide

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During Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, company president Shuntaro Furukawa talked about the success of Nintendo Switch Online: One more point to mention is the more than 15 million accounts worldwide with a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online, and those sales occupy a certain presence within our digital sales. But while new members continue to join, there … Continue reading Nintendo Switch Online memberships now exceed 15 million accounts worldwide

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

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa talks about cloud gaming and how he thinks dedicated gaming hardware is here to stay

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In a recent interview with Japanese publication Nikkei, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa spoke about cloud gaming and how he thinks dedicated gaming hardware is here to stay: Nikkei: With the rise in cloud gaming, do you think that expensive, dedicated video game hardware like the Nintendo Switch will become a thing of the past? Furukawa: … Continue reading Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa talks about cloud gaming and how he thinks dedicated gaming hardware is here to stay

Nintendo explains how it plans to improve Nintendo Switch profitability

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During Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, company president Shuntaro Furukawa talked about plans to continue supporting Nintendo Switch for as long as possible: Furukawa: We want to maintain the value of our products and sell them at their current price points for as long as possible, so we have no plans to reduce prices at this time. Because profitability … Continue reading Nintendo explains how it plans to improve Nintendo Switch profitability

Nintendo has “no clear policy” on remakes for Nintendo Switch

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In response to an investor question at the recent Q&A about whether there’s an official policy to releasing past titles for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said that Nintendo “do not have a clear policy” regarding remakes etc but considers past titles to be a “valuable asset.” Q6: The sales for The Legend of … Continue reading Nintendo has “no clear policy” on remakes for Nintendo Switch