Overview
- President Shuntaro Furukawa told investors the Switch 2 price could change again because component costs remain volatile for the next two years.
- Nintendo recently raised hardware prices, lifting Switch 2 to $499.99 in the U.S. and €499.99 in Europe and adding ¥10,000 to Japan models.
- Furukawa said the new prices still do not cover higher expenses driven by pricier memory chips, a weaker yen, and energy costs, and he promised a stronger game lineup to keep the console attractive.
- Shares fell about 7% in Tokyo after the increase as analysts questioned the near-term slate of blockbuster titles and the impact of higher upfront costs on casual buyers.
- R&D spending jumped 23.7% year over year to ¥177.8 billion, which outlets link to work on future or revised hardware, though reports of a new variant remain unconfirmed.