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As GTA 6 publisher Take-Two revises its 2027 net bookings up to $8.2bn, Strauss Zelnick confirms its sales are "well over 90% digital"
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that over 90% of the publisher's sales are digital, a trend reinforced by Grand Theft Auto 6's physical release being a code in a box. The company has revised its Fiscal 2027 net bookings outlook upwards to $8.2 billion, largely due to strong pre-order performance and excitement for Grand Theft Auto 6's November 19th launch.
Nintendo Switch System Update Brings Improvements to eShop Experience
Nintendo has released a firmware update for the Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and OLED Model, redesigning the eShop with a matching color theme, user-verification PINs, and improved video playback controls. The eShop is now a native app, enhancing performance. The article also touches on upcoming games like Rhythm Heaven Groove and Frostpunk, and provides sales figures for the Nintendo Switch and its successor, along with a lowered sales forecast for the latter.
Report: Latest Nintendo Switch 2 production estimates contrast hardware forecast
Nintendo reportedly plans to produce around 20 million Nintendo Switch 2 consoles in the current fiscal year, exceeding its own sales forecast by 20 percent. The company's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, cited rising component and oil prices as reasons for recent global price increases on the console.
Nintendo reportedly planning 20% production increase for Switch 2
Nintendo is reportedly planning a 20% increase in production for its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console, aiming for 20 million units. This adjustment comes despite an earlier forecast of 16.5 million units for the next fiscal year. Analysts suggest Nintendo's strategy of initially lowballing numbers and then exceeding them is a common practice.
Bloomberg: Nintendo upping Switch 2 sales forecast by around 20%
Nintendo is reportedly increasing its sales forecast for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 by approximately 20%, aiming to manufacture more units to meet anticipated demand. Upcoming titles like Star Fox and a rumored The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake are expected to drive sales. Industry analyst Serkan Toto noted that Nintendo often under-promises and over-delivers on sales figures.
Nintendo Reportedly Producing 20 Million Switch 2 Consoles In FY2027
Nintendo is reportedly planning to produce 20 million units of its next-generation console, the Switch 2, during fiscal year 2027. This figure significantly exceeds the company's previously conservative sales forecast of 16.5 million units for the same period. This increased production target suggests Nintendo anticipates strong demand, potentially driven by anticipated game releases like a rumored Ocarina of Time remake and the new Pokémon title.
Nintendo Stock Tanks After Recent Switch 2 Forecast
Nintendo's stock has fallen to a three-month low following a projected $640 million loss attributed to rising memory costs and declining Nintendo Switch sales. The company also announced price increases for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 in various global markets. Investors are reportedly awaiting Nintendo's summer game lineup to restore confidence.
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.
Talking Point: Will You Be Getting A Switch 2 Before The Price Goes Up?
Nintendo is increasing the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 by $50 USD / €30 starting September 1st, bringing the new RRP to $499.99 USD / €499.99. This follows a previous price hike for the original Switch in the US and Sony's recent PlayStation 5 price increases. Despite the higher cost and lack of a major exclusive title, the Switch 2 has sold nearly 20 million units in its first 10 months.
