Nintendo reports that Switch 2 sales decline sharply during its July–September (fiscal second-quarter) period, with several outlets saying sales fall around 37% to nearly 40% year-on-year. Despite weaker hardware numbers, Nintendo reports profit results that it presents as solid and maintains confidence in meeting its annual targets, with some reporting on a continued full-year net profit forecast.
The coverage largely agrees that a key driver is Nintendo’s decision to raise Switch 2 prices, with some reports also pointing to broader cost pressures such as higher memory costs. Outlets frame the story as a sales slowdown while Nintendo remains relatively ahead of the original Switch in early comparisons.
Some articles also focus on Nintendo ruling out further price increases, while others emphasise how the console’s performance may worsen in its second year. Where figures are provided, they differ by reporting detail—such as the percentage drop reported and the specific quarterly net profit change—though the overall pattern is consistent: sales slow after price hikes, while profit guidance and forecasts remain in place.
