Nintendo's recent announcement about the upcoming successor to its popular Switch console is sparking excitement among both users and investors. In a move to encourage its existing fanbase to embrace the new device, the gaming giant revealed that current Switch games will be playable on the next-generation console.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said that the company's upcoming Switch successor will be backward compatible.
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said on Wednesday that software for the company's Switch console would be playable on the successor device.
Switch sales are sputtering in their eighth year.
Nintendo (NTDOY) cut its annual forecasts for Switch sales, reflecting declining demand for the Japanese videogame maker's once-hit console.
Nintendo on Tuesday trimmed its sales and profit guidance for the March-ending fiscal year, citing reduced demand for the Nintendo Switch.
I wonder whether Nintendo has considered a new game where Mario and Luigi race through Tokyo's financial district sounding a giant alarm bell? No?
Nintendo said sales for the 1st half of 2024 fell 34.1% to $3.43 billion as it saw a slowdown in sales for Nintendo Switch hardware and games.
The Japanese videogame maker cut its annual forecasts for Switch console and software sales after disappointing first-half results.
Nintendo's recent struggles have come as demand for its flagship Switch console, which is now more than seven years old, is beginning to fade. Investors are waiting for news surrounding a successor to the Switch which they hope will re-energize Nintendo's gaming business.
Nintendo on Tuesday cut its annual operating profit forecast by 10% to 360 billion yen ($2.36 billion), as its ageing Switch console loses steam.
Nintendo's shift in strategy to leverage its IP through movies, theme parks, and retail stores has significantly boosted its revenue and profitability. The Nintendo Switch's success has set the stage for the anticipated launch of its successor in Spring 2025. The Super Mario Bros. Movie's massive success highlights Nintendo's potential in the film industry, with plans for more films and a cinematic universe.