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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Want to buy Nintendo Switch 2 in India? This is how much you will have to pay
A customer purchases Nintendo Switch 2 at an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte) Nintendo Switch 2 will be available in India from June 8, despite Nintendo's lack of official presence in the country, with pricing ranging between Rs. 58,000 to Rs. 65,000 across different cities and retailers, per to 0451 Games newsletter. In the US, the Switch 2 comes at a retail price of $499, i.e. Rs ~42,000. Despite the marked up price, the Switch 2 won't be available in day-one in India. According to report, attributing to the supply chain sources, day-one availability will be limited in India, but stock should flow freely from next week. The delay is attributed to holidays in key markets like the UAE, from which substantial portions of Indian stock are expected. Why the Nintendo Switch 2 costs so much more in India The significantly higher pricing, well above earlier estimates of Rs 45,000 to Rs 50,000, per the report, stems from Nintendo's delayed certification process in the Middle East region. While the console has been sold in Middle Eastern markets for over a week, Indian parallel importers are sourcing stock from the US and Europe at marked-up rates, according to the report. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "Prices should normalise by August or October latest, when the Switch 2 is out in more countries," said one Mumbai-based store owner told 0451 Games. "But if you want it month one, forget day one, you'll be paying more because we are paying more." Retailers report paying approximately EUR 500 (around Rs. 50,000) plus 15-20 percent markup for the Mario Kart World bundle , which comprises over 80 percent of expected Indian stock due to standard console shortages. The new Mario Kart World game will be available alongside the console launch, which will also come at 15-20% mark up. Meanwhile, third-party Switch 2 games like Hogwarts Legacy are releasing officially in India on schedule, creating an unusual scenario where software arrives before hardware through official channels. Nintendo's India plans still unclear Despite the thriving parallel import market, the report says that sources familiar with Nintendo's plans indicate the company is considering establishing an official Indian presence, potentially partnering with distributor Redington. However, no timeline has been confirmed for this move. The situation mirrors Nintendo's historical approach with previous consoles like the Wii and original Switch, where parallel imports consistently filled demand gaps in emerging markets. Nintendo's focus remains primarily on the US, Europe, and Japan, treating other regions as secondary priorities. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Want to buy Nintendo Switch 2 in India? This is how much you could have to pay
A customer purchases Nintendo Switch 2 at an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte) Nintendo Switch 2 will be available in India from June 8, despite Nintendo's lack of official presence in the country, with pricing ranging between Rs. 58,000 to Rs. 65,000 across different cities and retailers, per to 0451 Games newsletter, . In the US, the Switch 2 comes at a retail price of $499, i.e. Rs ~42,000. Despite the marked up price, the Switch 2 won't be available in day-one in India. According to report, attributing to the supply chain sources, day-one availability will be limited in India, but stock should flow freely from next week. The delay is attributed to holidays in key markets like the UAE, from which substantial portions of Indian stock are expected. Why the Nintendo Switch 2 costs so much more in India The significantly higher pricing, well above earlier estimates of Rs 45,000 to Rs 50,000, per the report, stems from Nintendo's delayed certification process in the Middle East region. While the console has been sold in Middle Eastern markets for over a week, Indian parallel importers are sourcing stock from the US and Europe at marked-up rates, according to the report. "Prices should normalise by August or October latest, when the Switch 2 is out in more countries," said one Mumbai-based store owner told 0451 Games. "But if you want it month one, forget day one, you'll be paying more because we are paying more." Retailers report paying approximately EUR 500 (around Rs. 50,000) plus 15-20 percent markup for the Mario Kart World bundle , which comprises over 80 percent of expected Indian stock due to standard console shortages. The new Mario Kart World game will be available alongside the console launch, which will also come at 15-20% mark up. Meanwhile, third-party Switch 2 games like Hogwarts Legacy are releasing officially in India on schedule, creating an unusual scenario where software arrives before hardware through official channels. Nintendo's India plans still unclear Despite the thriving parallel import market, the report says that sources familiar with Nintendo's plans indicate the company is considering establishing an official Indian presence, potentially partnering with distributor Redington. However, no timeline has been confirmed for this move. The situation mirrors Nintendo's historical approach with previous consoles like the Wii and original Switch, where parallel imports consistently filled demand gaps in emerging markets. Nintendo's focus remains primarily on the US, Europe, and Japan, treating other regions as secondary priorities. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Japan Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Nintendo releases Switch 2 console to strong demand
Customers line up to purchase Nintendo Switch 2 at an electronics retailer in Tokyo on Thursday. Nintendo Co on Thursday released the Switch 2, its first new gaming console in more than eight years, with robust preorder demand creating optimism the device will boost the company's fortunes. The Kyoto-based gaming giant expects to sell 15 million units of the device globally in the current business year through March. Nintendo said in April it attracted larger-than-expected preorder interest, with some 2.2 million people in Japan applying for a lottery in hopes of securing one at release. The successor to the original Switch, released in March 2017, is priced at 49,980 yen ($350) for the Japanese-only version. The multilanguage version of the device is available for 69,980 yen. The new console includes new features such as screen sharing and voice chat via a built-in microphone. It also features a larger screen with roughly twice the pixel count of the original Switch and supports 4K output on televisions. Along with the console, the company released the "Mario Kart World" game, its latest installment of the popular racing series. In Tokyo, dozens of people who won the lottery lined up in the morning before the opening of an electronics store in the Ikebukuro area. "It's great that players can see each other while playing. I can't wait to go home and play," said Koji Takahashi from Saitama Prefecture, who was first in line after arriving before 6 a.m. Staff and members of the public try the Nintendo Switch 2 during a launch event at an electronics retailer in Tokyo on Thursday. Image: AP/Louise Delmotte Satoshi Ayame was unsuccessful in the lottery but went to the store's release event to get hands-on experience with the long-awaited console. "I took a half-day off because I wanted to try this so bad," the 39-year-old said. Reflecting the solid interest in the Switch 2, Nintendo said in May that it expects the company's sales for fiscal 2025 to jump 63.1 percent from the previous year to 1.9 trillion yen. President Shuntaro Furukawa said it will increase production of the new device in response to the strong demand. The Switch has been one of Nintendo's best-performing consoles, with more than 150 million units moved. However, it has seen declining sales in recent years as the hardware aged after peaking at 28.8 million units in fiscal 2020. © KYODO
Asahi Shimbun
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Asahi Shimbun
Nissan slashes 15% of its global work force as Japan automaker sinks into losses
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa attends a press conference to announce 2024 fiscal year financial results in Yokohama, on May 13. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte) Nissan is slashing about 15% of its global work force, or about 20,000 employees, as the Japanese automaker reported a loss for the fiscal year that just ended amid slipping vehicle sales in China and other nations. Nissan Motor Corp. said it will reduce the number of its auto plants to 10 from 17, under what it called its recovery plan to carry out 'decisive and bold actions to enhance performance and create a leaner, more resilient business that adapts quickly to market changes.' The Yokohama-based automaker said U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on auto imports also hurt its results. Nissan is aiming to reduce its costs by 250 billion yen ($1.7 billion) during the next fiscal year compared to the fiscal 2024 results that just ended in March. Nissan racked up a loss of 670.9 billion yen ($4.5 billion) for the fiscal year through March, down from a 426.6 billion yen profit recorded the previous fiscal year. Restructuring costs also hit its bottom line. Chief Financial Officer Jeremie Papin told reporters the automaker faces serious challenges in achieving a turnaround, but stressed it has enough cash to do so.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Strive to survive on court: film shows the pressure ball kids face to earn an Australian Open spot
FILE - Ball kids dry the court as rain interrupted second round matches at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, File) FILE - Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with ball kids and the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File) FILE - Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus helps a ball kid catch an insect during her quarterfinal against Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File) FILE - Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus helps a ball kid catch an insect during her quarterfinal against Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File) FILE - Ball kids dry the court as rain interrupted second round matches at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, File) FILE - Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with ball kids and the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File) FILE - Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus helps a ball kid catch an insect during her quarterfinal against Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File) BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Formula 1 has done it, so has professional golf, the National Hockey League and the elite tennis tour. Now it's time for ball boys and ball girls to take center court in a reality-style documentary. Tennis Australia this week said 'Ballkids,' a 65-minute film, is set to 'lift the lid on the unsung heroes of the Australian Open.' It was filmed at the season-opening Grand Slam tournaments in 2023 and 2024 at Melbourne Park and will premiere May 3 at the Gold Coast Film Festival in Queensland state. Advertisement While it won't have the high-profile, episode-style format of F1's "Drive to Survive," which will start its seventh season this week, 'Full Swing' in golf or 'Faceoff: Inside the NHL, ' which is now in production for its second season, the makers of 'Ballkids' say it will chronicle the often cut-throat selection process and rigorous training program. Indeed. The documentary says that of 3,000-plus applications, only 420 are chosen as Australian Open ball kids in any given year. And that's for the right to cope with the stress of performing, at times, in front of 14,000 to 15,000 people in the main Rod Laver Arena, with millions of people watching on television or streaming sites around the world. Tennis already had 'Break Point,' which ran for two seasons on Netflix and featured players from the ATP and WTA Tours. But 'Ballkids' is set to show the 'unsung heroes who only share the court with the world's best players.' Advertisement Friendships are made early on in the qualifying process, but the kids know they're competing against each other for those coveted spots on the team. 'Nothing will fully prepared you for the pressure,' an Australian Open official says in the documentary. 'A rookie's first AO experience is like a really friendly smack in the face!' That's particularly true near the end of the tournament when the so-called 'Top Gun' winners are announced. They're the ball kids who get to work the championship finals in men's and women's singles, doubles and mixed doubles. At that point, perhaps some friendships made, and some lost. 'Ballkids' was produced by Run Wild Productions in association with Mischief Media and is narrated by Australian comedian-actor Celia Pacquola. Advertisement 'We've always known that the ball kids are integral to the smooth running of the tournament, but 'Ballkids' shows just how much effort, skill, and determination it takes to make it to the top,' said Scott Baskett, a director and producer at Run Wild Productions. 'This documentary is not just about tennis, it's about resilience, teamwork, and the pursuit of perfection — values that transcend the sport." A trailer for 'Ballkids,' which will be available to watch on the Australian Open's YouTube channel and possibly for a limited release in cinemas or streaming later in the year, can be found here. ___ AP tennis:
