The Nintendo Switch 2 has been met with less than ideal anticipation due to months of leaks diminishing surprise around its launch. Despite a rough rollout, enthusiasm for the Switch 2 remains intact. Conversely, original Switch sales have seen a notable decline, prompting Nintendo to adjust its sales expectations downward once again. President Shuntaro Furukawa attributes this dip primarily to a less impressive 2024 lineup, acknowledging that recent game releases have failed to capture the same consumer demand as past hits like Legend of Zelda and Mario's mainline entries.
We think that it is solid for the eighth year, but we have not been able to reach the plan.
Last November, the company lowered its expectations after softer-than-expected sales then.
A new Mario Party isn't driving sales the same way a new mainline Zelda game would.
2024 was a less bombastic year for the aging Switch.
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