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Switch becomes Nintendo’s best-selling console ever

Switch has become Nintendo’s best-selling console ever, nearly nine years after its launch. The console has been pivotal to the Japanese gaming giant’s turnaround. Before its March 2017 release, Nintendo was reeling from the commercial failure of the Wii U, which had dragged down its share price. Since then, Nintendo’s market value has more than […]

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Nintendo, Sony set to release earnings amid AI chip surge

Japanese gaming leaders Nintendo and Sony are preparing to release their earnings next week, as industry watchers monitor the impact of rising memory chip prices fueled by AI demand. Nintendo’s Switch 2 continues to perform strongly, remaining the top-selling video game console in the US in 2025 despite cost pressures, according to Bloomberg. Sony’s PlayStation […]

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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders sell out across board in minutes

The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders sold out almost immediately after becoming available, leaving many fans scrambling for another chance to purchase one. Retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and GameStop quickly ran out of stock due to the high demand, with some websites even crashing from the surge of customers. The rapid sellout highlights just how […]

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Nintendo to launch long-awaited Switch 2 console 2024

Nintendo announced on Thursday that the much-anticipated Switch 2 hybrid console will be released this year, promising upgrades such as a larger screen and bigger controllers. In a video trailer, the company showcased a transformation of the console, starting with the current version before expanding the tablet by detaching the controllers. The joy-cons then grow […]