Nintendo's President Shuntaro Furukawa has apologized for the $50 price increase across all regions for the Switch 2, citing rising production costs. To compensate, the company promises a "robust software lineup". The move comes after a year of unprecedented demand in 2025, with predicted lower console sales in the coming year.
Nintendo expects lower Switch 2 console sales in its second year compared to the original Switch's sophomore year, citing market differences and consumer behavior shifts. The Switch 2 aims to build upon the success of its predecessor with enhanced hardware and a robust game lineup. Nintendo's cautious outlook reflects a more mature gaming market.
PlayStation 5 sales have dropped sharply, down nearly 50% in Q4 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, following two price hikes by Sony. This significant decline, from 2.8 million to 1.5 million units, suggests the price increases may not have been well-received by consumers. The drop could impact Sony's future sales forecasts, already threatened by AI memory shortages.
The PlayStation 2, with 160 million units sold, is poised to remain the best-selling console of all time as Nintendo Switch sales significantly drop off. The Switch has sold 155.92 million units, with a forecasted addition of only 2 million in the next financial year, leaving it short of the PS2's record. This gap is unlikely to close, especially with the Switch 2's launch on the horizon.
Nintendo's Switch 2 has achieved impressive sales of 19.86 million units in its first nine months, with Mario Kart World leading software sales at 14.7 million copies. Despite this success, Nintendo has lowered its sales forecasts for the console to 16.5 million units over the next year, citing uncertain market conditions. The move comes alongside a significant price increase, particularly in Japan.
Nintendo's Switch 2 has sold nearly 20 million units, with 2.49 million consoles sold since December 2025. Despite strong sales, Nintendo has lowered its forecast for the console's performance in 2027 due to concentrated launch-year sales and upcoming price revisions. The company still anticipates selling 16.5 million units in the fiscal year.
Nintendo faces pressure to raise the Nintendo Switch 2 console price due to being sold at a loss, amidst a declining share price. Despite selling 17 million consoles as of December 31, the company may increase the price by $50-$100 to reduce losses. This move could impact the console's rollout, currently at 17 million units sold in its first year.
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