Nintendo To Counter Switch 2's Global Price Hikes With Robust Software Lineup
Nintendo plans to counter global price hikes for the Nintendo Switch 2 by bolstering its software lineup to enhance ownership value. President Shuntaro Furukawa stated the company will prepare a robust selection of games, including titles from the Splatoon and Fire Emblem series, with a new generation of Pokémon expected in 2027 and an exclusive Star Fox game releasing next month. The price increase is set to take effect in Japan on May 25, 2026, and in North America on September 1, 2026.
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- Topic: Pricing Strategy
- Game: Star Fox
- Game: Pokemon
- Game: Splatoon
- Company: Nintendo
- Person: Shuntaro Furukawa
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
- Game: Fire Emblem Warriors
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