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MMO Business Roundup: Steam Deck’s price hike, Microsoft’s ActiBlizz settlement, and Rockstar UK’s union
This MMO business roundup covers several industry developments, including Valve's Steam Deck OLED experiencing significant price hikes. Microsoft has settled a $250 million class-action lawsuit related to its Activision Blizzard acquisition. Additionally, developers at Rockstar Games have officially formed a union, the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), and plan legal action over alleged union-busting.
"We’ve held off these increases as long as we responsibly can" - Maingear warns of price increases coming after its Memorial Day sale ends, so here's what's on offer
Maingear has announced upcoming price increases for its pre-configured gaming PCs and laptops, citing industry-wide flash memory shortages affecting GPUs, RAM, and SSDs. The company warns that prices will rise by over $150 after its Memorial Day sale concludes, encouraging customers to purchase before the end of the sale to secure current pricing and discounts.
Nintendo ramps up Switch 2 production despite worldwide price hike
Nintendo is reportedly increasing production of the Nintendo Switch 2 to 20 million units by March 2027, despite projecting lower console sales for the upcoming fiscal year. This comes as the company announced a price increase for the console in Japan, the US, Canada, and Europe, effective September 1, 2026. The increased production suggests Nintendo is confident in exceeding its public sales outlook, potentially bolstered by a strong software lineup and rumors of a The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.
Price rises? What price rises? Nintendo reportedly ramping up Switch 2 production, aiming to produce 20 million consoles by March 2027
Nintendo is reportedly planning to produce 20 million units of its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, by March 2027, an increase from previous projections. This news follows a controversial price hike for the console in North America, Europe, and Japan, which is set to take effect in September 2026. The company's increased production target suggests strong confidence in future sales, potentially bolstered by unannounced game releases.
After 5 years in early access, one of Steam's best-rated shooters goes on sale one last time before a price increase: "Don't say we didn't warn you!"
New Blood Interactive announced that the retro FPS Ultrakill will increase its base price on Steam to reflect its substantial content additions, including the recent LAYER 8: FRAUD update. This marks the first price hike since 2022, with a final sale currently active before the increase.
Nintendo launches new Switch 2 bundles
Nintendo is launching new Nintendo Switch 2 bundles in the US next month for $499.99, each including a digital download code for one of three games: Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia. This announcement follows Nintendo's financial report, which revealed strong sales for the Switch 2, but also a planned price increase for the console globally.
Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle Has Pokemon Pokopia Option
Nintendo will launch a "Choose Your Game Bundle" for the Nintendo Switch 2 in early June in North America for $499.99. This bundle allows players to select one of three first-party digital titles: Pokemon Pokopia, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Mario Kart World. This offer comes ahead of a planned price increase for the console.
Nintendo Announces Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' Bundle
Nintendo is launching a 'Choose Your Game' bundle for the Nintendo Switch 2 in North America in early June for $499.99. The bundle includes the console and a download code for one of three games: Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia. This offer provides a saving of up to $29.99 and is available for a limited time while supplies last.
Dyrare Switch 2 sänkte Nintendo-aktien med 9 procent
Nintendo announced price increases for the Nintendo Switch, leading to a 9% drop in the company's stock value. The stock has fallen significantly since its August 2025 peak, with factors like general price hikes on memory and storage, and the absence of anticipated major titles like a new 3D Mario game or a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake contributing to the decline. In Europe, the Switch's price will rise from 470 to 500 euros on September 1st.
Evening Consolidation
Nintendo has not ruled out the possibility of a price increase for its upcoming Switch successor. Meanwhile, R-Type Dimensions EX is highlighted as a significant entry in the shoot 'em up genre.
Nintendo Switch 2 Nears 20 Million Units Sold, But Fiscal Year 2027 Forecast is Down
Nintendo's latest financial report indicates the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 19.86 million units as of March 31, 2026, with 2.49 million units sold in the last quarter. Despite strong initial adoption and software sales, Nintendo forecasts a year-on-year decline in Switch 2 sales for fiscal year 2027, attributing this to sales being concentrated in the launch year and recent price revisions.
Japan: Some retailers restricting Nintendo Switch 2 sales ahead of price increase
Nintendo has announced an upcoming price increase for the Nintendo Switch in Japan, leading to sell-outs at major retailers like Yodobashi and Bic Camera. Bic Camera has begun limiting sales at current prices to customers using their branded credit card, with other stores expected to follow suit before the increase takes effect in two weeks.
Analyst Predicts A "Silent" Year Ahead For Nintendo
An analyst predicts a "relatively silent" fiscal year for Nintendo due to expected price hikes on the Nintendo Switch 2 and a predicted drop in console sales. Despite this outlook, Nintendo Life suggests the year may not be as quiet as predicted, citing upcoming games and potential remakes, alongside a planned Legend of Zelda movie.
Nintendo Raising Switch, Switch 2, Playing Card, and Hanafuda Card Prices
Nintendo is increasing the prices of the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 consoles worldwide, citing market conditions such as AI-driven RAM shortages, tariffs, and shipping costs. The company is also raising prices for its playing cards and Hanafuda cards in Japan. These changes follow similar price adjustments by Sony for its PlayStation devices.
A Global Tech Shortage Causes A Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike
Nintendo is increasing the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 by $50 USD to $500 USD starting September 1 due to a global RAM shortage impacting the tech industry. This price hike follows similar adjustments by Sony for the PlayStation line and potential increases for Xbox Series X|S. The shortage is driven by high demand for AI data centers, affecting components like RAM and SSDs.
Nintendo Announces A Price Increase For The Switch 2, Costing $679 In Canada Beginning This September |
Nintendo has announced a price increase for its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console in various regions, including Canada, the United States, and Europe, effective September 1st. The company cited changing market conditions and expects to sell fewer Switch 2 consoles in the next fiscal year compared to the previous one. This price adjustment comes amidst a global electronic component shortage impacting consumer electronics.
Sony Ships 93.7 Million PS5 Consoles, But Recent Sales Down by Almost 50%
Sony reported that total PlayStation 5 console shipments have reached 93.7 million units, with 1.5 million sold in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. This represents a nearly 50% decrease compared to the same period last year, with the full fiscal year seeing 16 million shipments, down from 18.5 million in fiscal year 2024. The company plans to base future hardware sales on memory procurement and expects hardware profitability to remain similar to fiscal year 2025.
Switch 2 price increase confirmed for UK but Nintendo won't say what it is
Nintendo is implementing a worldwide price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2 console, citing market conditions and the global business outlook. The price will rise by $50 in the US and Canada, and €30 in Europe, with effective dates varying by region. The company also announced updated sales figures for its Switch and Switch 2 consoles.
Meta Quest 3 and 3S Price Hikes Coming in Just a Few Days
Meta is increasing the prices for its Quest 3 and Quest 3S virtual reality headsets starting April 19th, citing rising costs for high-performance VR hardware components. The Meta Quest 3 (512GB) will rise to $600 from $500, and the Quest 3S will see its 128GB model increase to $350 from $300, and the 256GB model to $450 from $400. Meta attributes these increases to industry-wide component cost surges, similar to recent price adjustments by Sony for the PlayStation 5.
Meta Quest 3 VR Headset Prices Are Increasing, Making Reality More Expensive To Escape
Meta is increasing the prices of its Quest 3 and Quest 3S virtual reality headsets starting April 19 due to rising component costs, particularly memory chips. The Quest 3 (512GB) will go from $500 to $600, and the Quest 3S models will increase by $50 each. Meta cites the global memory shortage and the rising cost of building high-performance VR hardware as reasons for the adjustment.
