Nintendo President Hints at Continued Support for Original Switch
▼ Summary
– The Nintendo Switch has a large install base, and many users have not yet upgraded to the newly announced, more expensive Nintendo Switch 2.
– Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa told investors the company plans to keep supporting the original Switch while consumers decide whether to upgrade.
– Nintendo’s acquisition of Shiver Entertainment and investment in Forever Entertainment are suspected to be part of a plan to extend original Switch support.
– Furukawa stated it is important to expand the entire software business rather than focus only on Nintendo Switch 2 software.
– The company aims to encourage a gradual transition to the Switch 2 and grow its installed base over the medium to long term.
The Nintendo Switch still commands an enormous installed base, and not every owner has rushed to upgrade to the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2, which recently saw a price increase. In a recent conversation with investors, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa signaled that the company intends to maintain support for the original Switch while consumers take their time deciding on an upgrade. According to Nintendo Patents Watch, the company’s acquisitions of Shiver Entertainment and its investment in Forever Entertainment appear to be strategic moves designed to extend the lifespan of the original hardware.
“It is important to expand the entire software business instead of focusing only on NS2 software,” Furukawa told investors. He added that the goal is to “encourage people to transition to Nintendo Switch 2 at their own pace” and to “increase the Nintendo Switch 2 installed base over the medium to long term.”
This approach suggests that Nintendo is committed to a gradual, user-driven transition rather than a forced shift, ensuring that loyal Switch owners continue to receive compelling software even as the next-generation console gains traction.
(Source: My Nintendo News)
