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Express Tribune
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- Business
- Express Tribune
Nintendo Switch 2 sales hit 3.5 million in 4 days as demand overwhelms U.S. and Japan retailers
Switch 2 comes equipped with 256 GB of internal storage—eight times the capacity of the original Switch—along with the ability to add more storage via microSD Express cards. PHOTO: YAHOO NEWS Nintendo has reported record-breaking early sales for its new Switch 2 console, with over 3.5 million units sold in just four days following its June 5 launch. The strong debut has led to stock shortages at major U.S. retailers including Walmart, GameStop, Target, and Best Buy, according to their online platforms. While Nintendo has set a sales goal of 15 million units by the end of its fiscal year in March 2026, some analysts believe this target underestimates ongoing demand. Serkan Toto, CEO of gaming consultancy Kantan Games, told CNBC that all indicators pointed to high interest before launch, and he expects additional sales records to be broken in the coming months. David Gibson of MST Financial echoed this, projecting 20 million units sold within the first year. The Switch 2, Nintendo's first major hardware release in eight years, features several key upgrades over its predecessor, including a larger screen, improved processing power, and a new GameChat2 function that enables voice and video chat. It retails in the U.S. for $449, making it the company's most expensive console to date. Despite Nintendo's efforts to prepare sufficient inventory for launch, demand has outpaced supply—especially in Japan. Company President Shuntaro Furukawa revealed that more than 2.2 million people in Japan registered for a lottery to purchase the console on launch day. While shortages are more severe in Japan, Toto noted that global availability appears better managed compared to the 2017 launch of the original Switch. Further complicating supply and pricing are ongoing U.S. trade tariffs, which have already impacted Nintendo's preorder strategy. In April, the company delayed U.S. preorders while it assessed tariff impacts. Gibson suggested that resolving these issues could eventually lead to lower U.S. prices.
Ya Libnan
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Ya Libnan
Pakistan says it downed dozens of Israeli-made attack drones launched by India
Pakistan claims it downed more than two dozen Israeli-made Harop drones as the conflict with India intensifies. As the conflict between two nuclear-armed neighbors escalates, Pakistan claims it destroyed more than two dozen Israeli-made Harop drones launched by India, including during an attack on an air defense system in Lahore. India claims it destroyed that system, but did not acknowledge the use or loss of any Harops. Each side also accuses the other of launching missile attacks. The situation is very murky and a flood of blanket claims and assumptions are emanating from both sides, which has overrun social media. 'Pakistan Armed Forces have so far shot down 25 Israeli-made Harop drones,' the Pakistani Defense Ministry claimed in a statement . 'Debris of Israeli-made Harop drones is being recovered from various areas across Pakistan.' Video emerged on social media purporting to show Harop drone remnants recovered by Pakistani forces. YAHOO NEWS
Express Tribune
04-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US due to Trump tariffs
Switch 2 comes equipped with 256 GB of internal storage—eight times the capacity of the original Switch—along with the ability to add more storage via microSD Express cards. PHOTO: YAHOO NEWS Listen to article American fans of Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console will have to wait longer to secure their orders, as the Japanese gaming giant has postponed pre-orders in the United States due to concerns over newly introduced tariffs. Nintendo confirmed on Friday that US pre-orders, which were scheduled to open on 9 April, will be delayed while the company evaluates 'the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.' 'Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the US will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs,' the company said in a statement. 'Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of 5 June 2025 remains unchanged.' The delay comes just days after President Donald Trump announced a fresh wave of tariffs on foreign goods, with a particular focus on imports from Asia – a critical hub for global tech manufacturing, including Nintendo's supply chain. The Nintendo Switch, which debuted in 2017, is currently the world's third-bestselling console. Its successor, the Switch 2, aims to push the boundaries of hybrid gaming with its redesigned Joy-Con 2 controllers that double as precision mice for compatible games. The Switch 2 is priced at $449.99 in the US and promises a new era of portable and home gaming with upgraded hardware and an extensive lineup of upcoming titles.
