Topic: switch 2 launch
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Nintendo Stock Plummets 10% on Memory Chip Shortage Fears
Nintendo's stock fell sharply due to investor concerns over rising memory chip costs and doubts about the long-term sales trajectory of its new Switch 2 console, overshadowing strong annual profits. A global DRAM shortage, driven by AI and data center demand, threatens future profitability and co...
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Nintendo Boss on Switch 2 Price Hike: 'Cannot Comment on Hypotheticals'
The Nintendo Switch 2 has established itself with a clear generational leap in performance, successfully running demanding games and beloved franchises as it enters its second year. Nintendo's president addressed market concerns, noting current supplier contracts shield it from immediate memory c...
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Switch 2: Why 2026 Will Be Nintendo's Biggest Year
Nintendo is building on the successful 2025 launch of the Switch 2 with a 2026 strategy focused on exclusive games, strong third-party partnerships, and special hardware bundles. The 2026 software lineup includes major exclusive titles like an enhanced *Animal Crossing* and new fan-favorite games...
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Reggie Fils-Aimé on Nintendo Switch 2, Leadership, and the Console War
Reggie Fils-Aimé believes the Nintendo Switch 2 has potential to host major third-party AAA games but emphasizes that Nintendo will not directly compete with PlayStation, instead focusing on empowering developers for optimization. He is surprised by the lack of Xbox games on the Switch 2 and note...
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Nintendo Switch: The Best-Selling and Most Transformative Console
Nintendo's Switch console has become its best-selling hardware ever, surpassing 155 million units and marking a shift from the company's previous pattern of volatile success. A key factor in the Switch's sustained achievement was Nintendo's strategic merger of its handheld and home console divisi...
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After 18 Years, the Voice of Bowser Announces His Nintendo Retirement
Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America, is retiring at the end of 2025 after an 18-year career, following the successful launch of the record-breaking Switch 2 console. His tenure oversaw unprecedented growth, including the dominant Nintendo Switch platform and successful expansions into v...
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Preorder Final Fantasy 7 Remake & Rebirth Twin Pack Now
A budget-friendly PlayStation 5 bundle, the Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade & Rebirth Twin Pack, launches on December 4 for $60, combining the first two parts of the remake trilogy for cost-effective access. The Twin Pack offers significant savings compared to buying the games separately, wit...
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Nintendo Patent Under Rare US Reexamination Order
The U.S. Patent Office has ordered a rare reexamination of a Nintendo patent for a battle mechanic involving summoning secondary characters, indicating serious concerns about its validity. This reexamination was prompted by potential prior art from earlier patents, including one by Konami in 2002...
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California Man Charged for Stealing $10K in Nintendo Switch Games
A California man, Jamal Reed-Obafumi, faces 12 felony charges for stealing $10,000 worth of Nintendo Switch games from multiple Marin County libraries between April and June. Authorities have recovered some stolen games but have not disclosed the exact number or affected libraries, emphasizing th...
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