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Nintendo Share Price Plummets 7% Despite Switch 2 Price Hike Amid Production Costs and Lack of Big Games

Nintendo's share price has dropped 7% despite announcing a $50 price hike for the Switch 2, as investors worry about production costs and a barren 2026 game release list. The console has sold 20 million units and 50 million games, but the lack of upcoming big titles, including the next mainline Pokémon game not arriving until 2027, spooks backers. This contrasts with Sony's 10% share price leap, highlighting Nintendo's vulnerability.

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Nintendo President Apologizes for Switch 2 Price Hike, Promises Robust Software Lineup

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.

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Nintendo Share Price Plummets 7% Despite Switch 2 Price Hike Amid Production Costs and Lack of Big Games

Nintendo President Apologizes for Switch 2 Price Hike, Promises Robust Software Lineup

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