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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Nintendo Switch 2 owners warned against one common mistake with new console
Nintendo has issued a warning against removing one important element of your new console. Those who have pre-ordered their new Nintendo Switch 2 will be looking forward to finally getting their hands on it from June 5, its official release date. But excited gamers are being warned by Nintendo of one common mistake when unboxing the games console. The gaming giant has urged customers not to remove one element of their new Nintendo Switch 2, which is now in stock, or risk fragments of glass scattering if the device gets damaged. Although peeling off the protective layer of film from your gadget's screen may be satisfying, the manual for the Switch 2 advises against it. Nintendo says: "The screen is covered with a film layer designed to prevent fragments scattering in the event of damage. Do not peel it off." It comes as Nintendo Europe released the official safety manual for the highly anticipated Switch 2 today, June 2. Many tech items these days come with a similar protective layer, and although slowly peeling it off to reveal a shiny new screen can scratch an itch, you definitely want to leave it on your Switch 2 in case it does suffer any screen accidents. You can also opt to use an additional screen protector to give your console an added layer of safety against breakages. Screen protectors for the Switch 2 are available online, such as this four-pack just shy of a tenner now on Amazon, or this screen protector kit on Argos also for £9.99. While many are itching to open their new Nintendo Switch 2, others have criticised the prices of the upcoming console, which seems to have shot up compared to the gaming device's predecessor. Nintendo announced in April that the new Switch console will be released at a launch price of £395.99, while a bundle that includes Mario Kart World is available for £429.99. This is a whopping price increase compared to the original Nintendo Switch console, which cost £279.99 on its release eight years ago. Gamers are also shocked by similar price jumps in the Nintendo Switch 2 games on offer for the new console. Mario Kart World will cost gamers £66.99 for a digital version of the game, or a whopping £74.99 for a physical version. And Donkey Kong Bananza will cost £58.99 for a digital version, and £66.99 for a physical copy of the game. The Switch 2 will come with visual upgrades over the original console, including 1080p screens and the possibility of playing in 4K resolution if connected to a compatible television. Some of the controls have also been upgraded, including the Joy-Con controllers, which can now function as a mouse. And there are some theories behind Nintendo's recent price hikes. Some experts have indicated that President Donald Trump's tariffs on China may have contributed to Nintendo's price hike. Serkan Toto, CEO & Founder of Tokyo-based Kantan Games Inc., told the Financial Times that the steep prices may suggest that Nintendo is trying to protect itself in case tariffs hit supply chains harder than expected. While some of its consoles are manufactured in China, the Financial Times also reported that the company had moved some of its production to Vietnam, possibly to avoid Trump's tariffs. A New York University professor who teaches about the business of video games, Joost van Dreunen, also told gaming outlet Polygon that Trump's Chinese tariffs would make gaming consoles more expensive. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Irish gamers gear up for midweek midnight launch of Nintendo Switch 2
The most anticipated gaming event in years takes place in Ireland this week with special midnight launches for the hugely anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, with the Japanese gaming giant predicting 15m sales of the device worldwide and software sales of 45m. Nintendo's first version of the Switch is believed to be the most popular gaming unit in Ireland, and globally revived the fortunes of the Japanese gaming giant, which has sold more than 150m units since its 2017 launch. There will be a flashback to the heyday of late night queues for computer game releases as branches of Smyths stores will open at midnight on Thursday for pre-order collection and limited sales of the Switch 2. Indeed the Dublin Swords branch is holding a pre-opening party from 11pm on Wednesday, one of a select number in UK and Ireland, with other stores opening an hour later. Last month, Nintendo said it expects to sell 15m Switch 2 units and for operating profit to rise 13% to 320bn yen (€1.96bn) in the year ending March. Many analysts believe this sales figure could be significantly higher, with sales of 20m units and higher predicted. "Nintendo clearly wants to play it safe and chose what is a cautious but probably reasonable forecast," said Serkan Toto, founder of the Kantan Games consultancy. The consoles have been on sale on pre-order for the past month, with the basic Switch 2 console pack starting at around €469, and the Mario Kart World pack costing €35 to €40 more. The Switch 2 will be 'backwards compatible' for most games, meaning original Switch games can be played on the new device. It has a larger screen than its predecessor and allows for online gaming and chat with other players. The Switch 2 launch will also test the Japanese company's ability to manage supply chains to minimise disruption from US president Donald Trump's trade war. Nintendo has opened stores and its characters feature in theme parks and film but it remains dependent on the console business. For the year ended March, operating profit fell 46.6% to 282.5bn yen (€1.73bn). Nintendo expects to sell 4.5m units of the original Switch this year and 105m software units for that system. Additional reporting by Reuters
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Switch 2 launch could be "significantly bigger" than the OG Switch's, but only if Nintendo can keep up: "When in history [...] did a launch for a popular new console go smoothly?"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. We're fast approaching the launch of the Switch 2, and despite cries to "drop the price," pre-orders have been selling out around the world. Some analysts are already expecting a "significantly bigger" launch than what we saw with the OG Switch, but it all hinges on one key factor: supply. Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Japan games industry consultancy Kantan Games, is one analyst who's expecting a "significantly" larger release for the console compared to the Switch 1. Speaking to GamesRadar+, he says that "the initial momentum for Switch 2 vs 1 is like night and day," pointing out that in 2017, Nintendo had "just suffered from the massive failure with the Wii U," meaning that "not too many people took the Switch seriously." With the Switch 2, he expects the console "will be not only sold out at launch (a banality) but also hard to get for weeks or perhaps even months after." He adds: "Sorry, but we as an industry have seen so many console launches now: When in the history of the video gaming business did a launch for a popular new console go smoothly?" He continues: "I hope I am wrong and I understand Nintendo will try their best, but I would be very surprised if you can just walk into a store and buy a Switch 2 before late summer at the earliest." This sentiment is echoed by David Cole, CEO of research and consulting firm DFC Intelligence. He tells us that "the main issue is whether Nintendo can meet initial demand, and then continue to have enough units available this fall and into the holiday season," noting that "supply shortages could be a major issue in coming months." Games industry researcher Joost van Dreunen, who writes the SuperJoost Playlist and teaches at NYU Stern School of Business, also believes that "acquiring a Switch 2 at launch will likely be challenging." He adds: "I anticipate stock shortages to persist through the holiday season and potentially into Q1 2026. The current global trade situation and tariff uncertainties have likely prompted Nintendo to be even more cautious with their manufacturing and distribution strategies." Mat Piscatella, games industry analyst at Circana, reiterates "the success of the launch will depend on how many units will be available," noting: "Demand will likely be there globally, but that doesn't mean the units necessarily will be." If Nintendo is able to supply enough consoles, "I don't see why the launch of Switch 2 should not be bigger than the original Switch," he explains. The console's price and announced Nintendo Switch 2 launch games apparently don't matter too much in the immediate future, either, as he suggests: "Pricing and available games becomes much more important once we get outside the launch window, and we move away from the price insensitive Nintendo hyper-enthusiast day-one buyers more towards general gaming enthusiasts." Nintendo has predicted that it'll sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles in its first year, as well as 45 million games, but has already indicated that the demand for the device has exceeded its expectations. Let's just hope everyone who really wants one doesn't have to wait too long at the console's release. Keeping up with all the Nintendo Switch 2 news? Be sure to check out our roundup of upcoming Switch 2 games, too.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Switch 2 launch could be "significantly bigger" than the OG Switch's, but only if Nintendo can keep up: "When in history [...] did a launch for a popular new console go smoothly?"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. We're fast approaching the launch of the Switch 2, and despite cries to "drop the price," pre-orders have been selling out around the world. Some analysts are already expecting a "significantly bigger" launch than what we saw with the OG Switch, but it all hinges on one key factor: supply. Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Japan games industry consultancy Kantan Games, is one analyst who's expecting a "significantly" larger release for the console compared to the Switch 1. Speaking to GamesRadar+, he says that "the initial momentum for Switch 2 vs 1 is like night and day," pointing out that in 2017, Nintendo had "just suffered from the massive failure with the Wii U," meaning that "not too many people took the Switch seriously." With the Switch 2, he expects the console "will be not only sold out at launch (a banality) but also hard to get for weeks or perhaps even months after." He adds: "Sorry, but we as an industry have seen so many console launches now: When in the history of the video gaming business did a launch for a popular new console go smoothly?" He continues: "I hope I am wrong and I understand Nintendo will try their best, but I would be very surprised if you can just walk into a store and buy a Switch 2 before late summer at the earliest." This sentiment is echoed by David Cole, CEO of research and consulting firm DFC Intelligence. He tells us that "the main issue is whether Nintendo can meet initial demand, and then continue to have enough units available this fall and into the holiday season," noting that "supply shortages could be a major issue in coming months." Games industry researcher Joost van Dreunen, who writes the SuperJoost Playlist and teaches at NYU Stern School of Business, also believes that "acquiring a Switch 2 at launch will likely be challenging." He adds: "I anticipate stock shortages to persist through the holiday season and potentially into Q1 2026. The current global trade situation and tariff uncertainties have likely prompted Nintendo to be even more cautious with their manufacturing and distribution strategies." Mat Piscatella, games industry analyst at Circana, reiterates "the success of the launch will depend on how many units will be available," noting: "Demand will likely be there globally, but that doesn't mean the units necessarily will be." If Nintendo is able to supply enough consoles, "I don't see why the launch of Switch 2 should not be bigger than the original Switch," he explains. The console's price and announced Nintendo Switch 2 launch games apparently don't matter too much in the immediate future, either, as he suggests: "Pricing and available games becomes much more important once we get outside the launch window, and we move away from the price insensitive Nintendo hyper-enthusiast day-one buyers more towards general gaming enthusiasts." Nintendo has predicted that it'll sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles in its first year, as well as 45 million games, but has already indicated that the demand for the device has exceeded its expectations. Let's just hope everyone who really wants one doesn't have to wait too long at the console's release. Keeping up with all the Nintendo Switch 2 news? Be sure to check out our roundup of upcoming Switch 2 games, too.
Metro
08-05-2025
- Business
- Metro
Nintendo Switch 2 year one sales are high but point to a cautious company
The latest financial results from Nintendo include sales estimates for the Switch 2 and its predecessor, as tariffs make accurate predictions almost impossible. With GTA 6 officially not coming out until next year, 2025 is open season for Nintendo. The Nintendo Switch 2 is poised to dominate the gaming scene upon its launch this June and Nintendo has a string of first party games coming out throughout the following months. Analysts have been trying to predict how well the new console will perform, but now Nintendo has published its own numbers as part of its latest financial report. Intriguingly, Nintendo is estimating that the console will sell more units in its first year than the original Switch managed, but much less than analysts have predicted. Nintendo is aiming to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles throughout the 2026 fiscal year, which runs until the end of March 2026. Since the Switch launches on June 5, that gives it nine months to reach that total. By comparison, the Switch 1 sold just under 15 million units in its first nine months, so Nintendo is banking on its successor being a smidge more popular – but basically the same. While this would still make the Switch 2 one of the fastest selling consoles ever, last month analysts were predicting six to eight million sales worldwide, which would be the biggest launch of any games console ever. The reason for Nintendo lowballing its estimates is obvious. The sweeping tariffs announced last month by US president Donald Trump have resulted in a lot of economic uncertainty for Nintendo, as well as every other business. It hasn't helped that the new rules kept changing, with Trump pausing his initial tariffs only a week later, except for anything coming from China. What's more, his tariffs against China kept going up and currently sit at 145%. As a reminder, Nintendo manufactures a lot of its hardware in China, which is why it's been moving console production to Vietnam to bypass these tariffs… only for Vietnam to be slapped with increased tariffs anyway. Although they did come down to 10% after a few days. All that makes it very difficult to tell how well the Switch 2 will sell globally, so Nintendo is likely trying to keep expectations in check. If the chaos of the last month or so has proven anything, it's that things can drastically change at any moment. The problem is that investors will know about the high-balled analyst predictions, even though they're not official, and Nintendo's share price will suffer if they're not achieved. This sentiment was echoed by analyst Dr Serkan Toto, who told VGC, 'When it comes to forecasts, I would not want to be in Nintendo's shoes now,' analyst Dr Serkan Toto told VGC. 'God knows how the tariff situation will evolve even over the next few days, so how is a company supposed to predict sales for an entire year?' That said, it's unlikely the Switch 2 will do poorly. Despite Nintendo's efforts to meet sales demand, the console's already sold out in Japan, with company president Shuntaro Furukawa publicly apologising for not having enough launch stock available. As for the original Switch, Nintendo is expecting a massive drop in sales. According to its financial results, it sold 10.8 million Switch consoles in the 2025 fiscal year and predicts it will sell a further 4.5 million this year. That drop is not surprising considering the console's age and the arrival of its shiny new sibling. However, if hits that target then overall sales will pass 156 million. That would be quite the milestone since it would officially beat the Nintendo DS' lifetime sales – 154.02 million – and become Nintendo's best-selling console ever. More Trending The Switch 1 still has some life left in it, with Rhythm Heaven Groove and Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream on track for a 2026 launch, not to mention the cross-gen Metroid Prime 4 this year. As such, the Switch 1 is still in with a chance to overtake the PlayStation 2, the world's best-selling console. The PlayStation 2's lifetime sales are said to be more than 160 million, but the Switch 1 could surpass it in the next year or so if Nintendo really does have more games planned for it. The PlayStation 2's total used to be 155 million but Sony suddenly moved the goalposts to the much vaguer figure above, as soon as the Switch started getting close to it. Even so, it is perfectly likely that the Switch 1 will exceed 160 million sales, especially as it will be kept on sale as a lower priced alternative to the Switch 2. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. 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