Nov 07, 2023

Business Desk

Nintendo hikes profit forecast as age-old Switch console still popular among gamers


Nintendo boosts its operating profit forecast by 11% to $3.32 billion for fiscal year ending March, fueled by continued popularity of its aging Switch console.

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Extended Switch Lifecycle: The Kyoto-based gaming company extends the lifespan of the Switch, now in its seventh year, through a series of impactful games, maintaining its broad appeal.

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Sales Performance: Nintendo sells 6.84 million Switch units in the first six months of the fiscal year, a slight increase from the previous year's 6.68 million units during the same period.

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Critical Acclaim for Titles: Critically acclaimed game releases this year include "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" and "Super Mario Bros. Wonder."

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Pop Culture Success: Nintendo's success extends beyond gaming with a hit Super Mario Bros. movie, showcasing its broad pop culture influence.

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Year-End Outlook: Nintendo maintains its full-year console sales forecast at 15 million units, anticipating boost during critical year-end shopping season with release of "Super Mario RPG".

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