Nintendo confirms Pokémon fans are choosing to buy Nintendo Switch Lite over original Nintendo Switch

During Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, company president Shuntaro Furukawa talked about Nintendo Switch Lite: At the six months financial results briefing, we noted that the percentage of consumers who purchased Nintendo Switch Lite as their second Nintendo Switch system was 43%. As of now, with the holiday season behind us, that ratio is around 30%. As mentioned … Continue reading Nintendo confirms Pokémon fans are choosing to buy Nintendo Switch Lite over original Nintendo Switch

Nintendo confirms coronavirus outbreak won’t impact Nintendo Switch sales in North America and Europe

Nintendo has confirmed that the coronavirus outbreak is effecting Nintendo Switch production. The company recently posted an advisory and apology about the effect of the outbreak on Nintendo Switch production, but Nintendo of America has since assured that the virus won't impact Switch sales in North America and Europe: "We can confirm that the manufacturing … Continue reading Nintendo confirms coronavirus outbreak won’t impact Nintendo Switch sales in North America and Europe

Nintendo confirms Coronavirus outbreak is effecting Nintendo Switch production

Nintendo has confirmed that the Coronavirus outbreak is effecting Nintendo Switch production. The company has posted an advisory and apology about the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on Nintendo Switch production: Due to the effect of the current coronavirus outbreak, delays in the production and shipment of Nintendo Switch consoles, Joy-Con, and other accessories has … Continue reading Nintendo confirms Coronavirus outbreak is effecting Nintendo Switch production

Pokémon developer Game Freak moves closer to Nintendo’s headquarters

During Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, company president Shuntaro Furukawa talked about the success of Nintendo Switch and Game Freak's move to get closer to Nintendo's headquarters: “Currently, our group is divided among four offices in Tokyo for operations including development,” Furukawa said last week. “This separation of locations is inconvenient in terms of operational efficiency, and for … Continue reading Pokémon developer Game Freak moves closer to Nintendo’s headquarters

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

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: We’re seeing a higher percent of female consumers buying Nintendo Switch Lite

In a recent interview with Fortune, Nintendo stressed Nintendo Switch Lite popularity among female audiences. The following comments come from Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser: "We're seeing a higher percent of female consumers buying Nintendo Switch Lite than buy the flagship," Bowser says. "We see Lite as a great opportunity for us to expand … Continue reading Nintendo: We’re seeing a higher percent of female consumers buying Nintendo Switch Lite

Niko Partners senior analyst Daniel Ahmad reveals it took Nintendo Switch only 34 months to achieve what Xbox One did in 74 months

Niko Partners senior analyst Daniel Ahmad has revealed that Nintendo Switch is performing significantly better than Xbox One did within the same period. Read on below to learn more: Also worth pointing out that according to our estimates the Nintendo Switch passed the Xbox One in hardware shipments during the holiday quarter last year. The … Continue reading Niko Partners senior analyst Daniel Ahmad reveals it took Nintendo Switch only 34 months to achieve what Xbox One did in 74 months

Video: Check out the Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing New Horizons Edition

Start saving those bells! On March 13, a special edition Animal Crossing themed Nintendo Switch system will be available in stores at a suggested retail price of $299.99. The system takes design inspiration from the new game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons (sold separately), with lovely pastel green and blue Joy-Con controllers that are white on … Continue reading Video: Check out the Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing New Horizons Edition