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Pokémon Pokopia surpasses 2.2m units in first four days
Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 2.2 million units worldwide in its first four days, leading to a 10.5% surge in Nintendo's share price. Retailers in the US and UK are experiencing shortages of the Game-Key Card for the Nintendo Switch exclusive. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa noted concerns about rising memory component prices potentially affecting hardware profitability.
Nintendo sues Donald Trump's government over illegal tariffs
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the US government, seeking refunds for tariffs imposed by the Trump administration that impacted the import of its products, including the Nintendo Switch. The lawsuit claims these tariffs were unlawful and have caused substantial harm to the company. While Nintendo manufactures its consoles in China and Vietnam, the tariffs affected accessory prices and led to delays in pre-orders.
Nintendo of America sues US government over tariffs
Nintendo of America has filed a lawsuit against the US government seeking refunds for tariffs imposed last year. The company manufactures its hardware in Vietnam and China and argues the tariffs were unlawful. This action follows a Supreme Court decision that struck down global tariffs, leading to new ones being imposed.
Pokemon Waves And Winds Creates A Big Question For Switch 2 This Year
With the announcement of Pokemon Waves and Winds for 2027, Nintendo faces a question about which exclusive game will anchor the Nintendo Switch 2's holiday season this year. The company president acknowledged weaker-than-expected overseas Switch 2 sales, highlighting the need for a strong exclusive title. Potential candidates include new entries in major franchises like Mario, Super Smash Bros., Mario Party, Luigi's Mansion, or even a Zelda remake, as the system currently lacks a major exclusive for the competitive holiday period.
Fate of console pricing uncertain after Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
The US Supreme Court has ruled against tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, potentially impacting video game hardware pricing. Companies like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo had previously raised prices due to these tariffs, with manufacturing largely based in China. However, ongoing shortages of RAM and hard drives driven by AI data center demand, exacerbated by a deal between OpenAI and Samsung, continue to pose challenges to hardware availability and pricing.
Steam Deck OLED stock affected by component shortages
Valve has confirmed that the Steam Deck OLED may experience intermittent unavailability in some regions due to ongoing RAM and storage shortages. This global component crisis is also affecting Sony's potential PlayStation 6 release timeline and may lead Nintendo to increase the price of the Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo announces establishment of local entity to accelerate business in Southeast Asia
Nintendo Co., Ltd. has established Nintendo Singapore Pte. Ltd. on September 26, 2025, to accelerate its business operations in Southeast Asia. The company is also considering a similar entity in Thailand. Takahiro Miura has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Singaporean entity.
Nintendo Switch 2 stock won't be a problem at launch, here's why
Nintendo is preparing for high demand for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 by increasing production and implementing measures against scalpers. President Shuntaro Furukawa acknowledged past stock shortages with the original Nintendo Switch and aims to ensure sufficient units are available at launch to meet customer demand and avoid missed sales opportunities.
Nintendo says Switch 2 price will be "affordable" - so that's nice
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa stated that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will be priced affordably, acknowledging consumer expectations despite rising inflation and exchange rate changes. While no specific price was revealed, speculation suggests it could be around $400, undercutting competitors like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The current Nintendo Switch lineup will not see price reductions and will remain on sale alongside the new console.
