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Cision Canada
30-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Nintendo Switch Pricing Update
VANCOUVER, BC, June 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Pricing for the original Nintendo Switch family of systems and products in Canada will change based on market conditions. These include Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, physical and digital Nintendo Switch games and Nintendo Switch accessories. Other Nintendo products, including amiibo and Nintendo Switch Online memberships will also experience price changes. Please note: This pricing change does not apply to the Nintendo Switch 2 system, accessories, or software. Pricing information specific to the Canadian market will be shared at on 8/1.
India Today
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
3.5 million Nintendo Switch 2 sold in just 4 days, making it one of the biggest console launches in history
Nintendo Switch 2 was one of the most anticipated consoles of the year. It was finally released on June 5, to much fanfare, and just four days later, Nintendo made a huge announcement about the console's record-breaking sales. According to the company, over 3.5 million units of the Nintendo Switch 2 console have already been sold worldwide — the highest sales ever in Nintendo's history for any hardware within four days of its release. For context, the predecessor — the first-generation Nintendo Switch — sold about 2.74 million units in its first month, as per an IGN Nintendo Switch 2 was expected to be a success, and by the looks of it, the sales numbers are doing the talking. Of course, there seems to be a pretty good interest in Nintendo's latest handheld console — and why shouldn't there be? It has been over eight years since the release of the first-generation Nintendo Switch, which launched in March 2017. While refreshed versions did come along — Nintendo Switch Lite in 2019, and Nintendo Switch OLED in 2021 — the Nintendo Switch 2 is the first true successor to the original terms of design and appearance, the Nintendo Switch 2 offers a familiar experience to the original model. However, the Switch 2 is slightly larger and heavier, with, of course, a larger 7.9-inch LCD screen, full-HD resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. An OLED display would've sweetened the deal, given that we have already seen a Switch with an OLED panel. However, the slightly larger screen, along with double the refresh rate, may translate into a better screen Apart from this, the Nintendo Switch 2 is powered by a custom Nvidia processor, which is capable of outputting up to 4K at 60fps, versus up to 1080p at 60fps on the original Switch. Storage has also been significantly bumped from 32GB on the first-gen model to 256GB on the newer model. It is expandable to up to 2TB via a microSD Express card, which should not be mistaken for a normal microSD Switch 2 also comes with a new GameChat feature that lets you voice or video chat with friends by simply tapping a new C button on the Joy-Con 2 controller and speaking into the console's integrated at $499.99 (roughly Rs 38,500), Nintendo has also released a brand new first-party title — Mario Kart World — alongside the Switch 2. Additionally, the new console is backwards compatible, meaning all the games from the first-gen Switch are supported on the new model.
Business Insider
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
The best Nintendo Switch 2 cases
Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch OLED Nintendo Switch Lite Console (with Joy-Cons attached) 4.5 x 10.7 x 0.55 inches 4.02 x 9.41 x 0.55 in. 4 x 9.5 x 0.55 in. 3.6 x 8.2 x 0.55 in. Dock 4.5 x 7.9 x 2 inches 4.1 x 6.8 x 2.12 in. 4.1 x 6.9 x 2 in. N/A
Chicago Tribune
05-06-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
What to know about the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day
NEW YORK — The Nintendo Switch 2 finally hit store shelves on Thursday, eight years after the initial release of Japanese video-game maker Nintendo's popular video game console. Even with a hefty $450 price tag, fans around the world, from Japan to the U.S., lined up outside stores to pick up pre-orders or have a chance to buy the device. The release ends months of anticipation that included pre-order hiccups and fears that tariffs would delay the release of the Switch 2. Here's what to know about the release and where you can buy it. A long wait for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, and very long linesThe Nintendo Switch's unique ability to switch from a handheld console to a traditional one helped make it a hit when it launched in 2017. The Nintendo Switch Lite, which was a handheld-only device released two years later, also became popular, especially during the pandemic. It helped usher in bestselling Nintendo games including 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,' 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' and 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons.' The Nintendo Switch 2 adds interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers. It will also have a more vibrant display and a larger screen. Nintendo has sold a total of 152 million Switches, just behind its best-selling Nintendo DS console which saw 154 million units move, according to the company. But demand has dwindled for the Switch, now in its eighth year after its debut. Nintendo hopes the new console will boost its declining sales. The base Switch 2 costs $450 and a bundle with the new 'Mario Kart World' included costs $500. It can be found online and in-store at major retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy, as well as specialty retailers such as GameStop, but it is expected to be snapped up fast and widespread shortages are expected. The on-again, off-again tariffs ordered by President Trump — which included goods from Japan — sparked fears Nintendo might have to delay the device. But the launch comes within the 90-day pause on most tariffs. U.S. preorders for the Switch 2 were delayed for several weeks so the company could assess the potential impact of tariffs. When they started in April, high demand sparked a chaotic pre-order process. Scores of consumers trying to pre-order ran into delays or errors. Shoppers took to social media to share long wait times and screenshots of error messages and carts that suddenly went empty. Nintendo acknowledged the 'very high demand' at the time and said it was working hard to fulfill orders, but also urged people to try to buy the device without a pre-order on June 5. Nintendo said it expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles for the fiscal year through March 2026. The company is hoping the device jump-starts its sagging sales. In May Nintendo reported a 43% decline in profit for the fiscal year through March but promised a turnaround.
05-06-2025
- Business
What to know about the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day
NEW YORK -- The Nintendo Switch 2 finally hit store shelves on Thursday, eight years after the initial release of Japanese video-game maker Nintendo's popular video game console. Even with a hefty $450 price tag, fans around the world, from Japan to the U.S., lined up outside stores to pick up pre-orders or have a chance to buy the device. The release ends months of anticipation that included pre-order hiccups and fears that tariffs would delay the release of the Switch 2. Here's what to know about the release and where you can buy it. The Nintendo Switch's unique ability to switch from a handheld console to a traditional one helped make it a hit when it launched in 2017. The Nintendo Switch Lite, which was a handheld-only device released two years later, also became popular, especially during the pandemic. It helped usher in bestselling Nintendo games including 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,' 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' and 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons.' The Nintendo Switch 2 adds interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers. It will also have a more vibrant display and a larger screen. Nintendo has sold a total of 152 million Switches, just behind its best-selling Nintendo DS console which saw 154 million units move, according to the company. But demand has dwindled for the Switch, now in its eighth year after its debut. Nintendo hopes the new console will boost its declining sales. The base Switch 2 costs $450 and a bundle with the new 'Mario Kart World' included costs $500. It can be found online and in-store at major retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy, as well as specialty retailers such as GameStop, but it is expected to be snapped up fast and widespread shortages are expected. The on-again, off-again tariffs ordered by President Trump — which included goods from Japan — sparked fears Nintendo might have to delay the device. But the launch comes within the 90-day pause on most tariffs. U.S. preorders for the Switch 2 were delayed for several weeks so the company could assess the potential impact of tariffs. When they started in April, high demand sparked a chaotic pre-order process. Scores of consumers trying to pre-order ran into delays or errors. Shoppers took to social media to share long wait times and screenshots of error messages and carts that suddenly went empty. Nintendo acknowledged the 'very high demand' at the time and said it was working hard to fulfill orders, but also urged people to try to buy the device without a pre-order on June 5. Nintendo said it expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles for the fiscal year through March 2026. The company is hoping the device jump-starts its sagging sales. In May Nintendo reported a 43% decline in profit for the fiscal year through March but promised a turnaround.
