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Nintendo Raises Switch 2 Prices as Sales Expected to Weaken and Costs Climb Nintendo reported a 27.5% rise in operating profit and a 52% rise in annual profit for the latest fiscal year, supported by sales of its Switch 2 hardware and software.
The company expects Switch 2 unit sales to fall from 19.9 million to 16.5 million this year and has raised console prices in Japan, the U.S., Canada and Europe while lowering its net profit forecast.
Management flagged roughly ¥100b in extra costs this year from higher memory prices, tariffs and exchange rates, which influenced the Switch 2 price hikes.
For you as an investor, the key tension is clear: Nintendo has just come off a strong year in terms of operating and net profit, yet is preparing for softer unit demand and higher input costs. The decision to lift Switch 2 prices to ¥59,980 in Japan from May 25 and to US$499.99 in the U.S. from September suggests the company is trying to offset cost pressure and protect margins rather than chase maximum hardware volume.
The memory cost surge tied to AI-driven chip demand and the ¥100b cost impact highlight how exposed console economics can be to component and currency swings. When you think about Nintendo’s outlook, it is worth focusing on how well higher hardware prices, software attach rates and any mix shift toward digital content might help absorb these added costs, especially as management is already guiding to lower net profit for the current year. Announcement • 23h
Nintendo Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2026 Nintendo Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2026. Announcement • Apr 07
Nintendo Co., Ltd. Announces Nintendo Switch 2 System with Super Mario Galaxy Plus Super Mario Galaxy 2 Nintendo Co., Ltd. announced that April is shaping up to be a cosmic-sized month for Mario. After seeing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in theaters nationwide, players can start their own adventure with a limited-time offer from Nintendo featuring the Nintendo Switch 2 system and the Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 games. From April 12 through May 9, purchase Nintendo Switch 2 at the same time as the physical or digital version of these galactic adventures and save $20 at participating retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart (available online and/or instore at select locations). Players can download a free update to launch right into Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 — the next evolution of the Nintendo Switch system, packed with upgrades and fun ways to connect and play together. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 contains two star-hopping adventures featuring enhanced resolution, improved UI, extra Storybook Chapters, a new Assist Mode and more. In Super Mario Galaxy, players will follow Mario on a journey across the cosmos to recover the stolen Power Stars from Bowser with help from Rosalina. In Super Mario Galaxy 2, Yoshi joins Mario’s adventure through space aboard a starship shaped like Mario’s head. With the free update on Nintendo Switch 2, each game supports 4K resolution and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls for a second player. Nintendo Switch 2 features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. Offer valid 4/12/2026 – 5/9/2026, available while supplies last. Savings based on manufacturer’s suggested retail price when purchasing game and system separately. Actual savings may vary. See participating retailers for details. 4K resolution requires a compatible display. Frame rates capped at 60 fps for 4K output.