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Nintendo Switch 2 sales drop 34%, but company remains optimistic

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Nintendo reported a significant 34.4% year-over-year drop in Switch 2 console sales, reaching 3.82 million units. Despite this decline, the company remains optimistic, attributing continued adoption to new game releases. Strong software sales, including "Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream," and a $300 million refund from Trump tariffs helped Nintendo exceed revenue expectations. However, rising component costs, particularly for memory, and potential future tariffs pose challenges. AI

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Nintendo Switch 2 sales drop 34%, but company remains optimistic

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    Nintendo's Switch 2 console sales just dropped significantly

    Nintendo's Switch 2 sales fell ahead of an expected price hike next month.

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