Console Sales
Nintendo employee attributes Switch 2 holiday slowdown to economy, pricing, and game lineup
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Updating earlier reports on the Nintendo Switch 2's weaker 2025 holiday sales in Western markets compared to the original Switch, a senior Nintendo employee highlighted a 'complicated economic landscape,' higher prices, and lack of a major Western title as factors. New details reveal resilience in Japan thanks to a cheaper local version and strong holiday game sales, amid a promising 2026 lineup.
Publishers have cancelled Xbox Series X|S versions of two upcoming games, citing resource allocation and a shifting console market. 1348 Ex Voto and Nickelodeon Splat Pack will now launch only on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. This move reflects broader challenges for Xbox, including sharp sales drops and a lack of exclusive titles.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 has reached a notable sales achievement in the United Kingdom. It has exceeded the combined lifetime sales figures of three discontinued consoles: the Wii U, PlayStation Vita, and Sega Dreamcast.