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Strong Switch 2 Sales Amid Rising Memory Costs

2/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa says rising memory costs are a concern, but price hikes have not significantly affected Switch 2 profitability.
The company is focused on securing memory supplies and maintaining profitability without selling hardware at a loss.
Japan sales remain strong, driven by Pokémon Legends Z-A, though Yen depreciation is reducing gross profit.
Nintendo sold 17.37 million Switch 2 units in 2025, and Furukawa remains cautious about price adjustments.

History

Historical Context

Launched in March 2017, the Nintendo Switch sold over 2.74 million units in its first month, revitalizing the company after the Wii U's failure. The success was fueled by popular titles like "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," which sold nearly 5 million copies. As of 2025, Nintendo aims to maintain strong sales of the Switch 2, which sold 17.37 million units in its first year.

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Story summary

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa says rising memory costs are a concern, but price hikes have not significantly affected Switch 2 profitability.
The company is focused on securing memory supplies and maintaining profitability without selling hardware at a loss.
Japan sales remain strong, driven by Pokémon Legends Z-A, though Yen depreciation is reducing gross profit.
Nintendo sold 17.37 million Switch 2 units in 2025, and Furukawa remains cautious about price adjustments.

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