Nintendo hiking Switch 2 prices by hefty amount — and still warns sales will fall next year

Nypost · 🇮🇷 public Iran · May 08, 2026 · 453 words · By Associated Press

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Nintendo hiking Switch 2 prices by hefty amount — and still warns sales will fall next year Nintendo’s annual profit surged 52% in the last fiscal year, lifted by solid sales of its Switch 2 machines and software, the company announced Friday.

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The Japanese video-game company behind the Super Mario and Pokemon franchises also announced it was raising prices, citing challenging business conditions.

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It recorded a 424 billion yen ($2.7 billion) net profit for the fiscal year that ended in March, up from nearly 279 billion yen the year before.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “In the US, the price will rise to $499.99 in September, from $449.99.”

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Multiple independent sources, including the Nintendo Official Site and other news reports, confirm the US price increase from $449.99 to $499.99 effective September 1, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Nintendo Switch is a video game console developed by Nintendo and released worldwide in most regions on March 3, 2017. Released in the middle of the eighth generation of home consoles, the Switch…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Nintendo Switch 2 is a video game console developed by Nintendo and released in most regions on June 5, 2025. Like the original Nintendo Switch, it can be used as a handheld, as a tablet, or conne…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) is an online subscription service operated by Nintendo for its video game consoles, the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The service is Nintendo's third-generation o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_Online

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Claim 2: “The game “Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream” has sold more than 3.8 million units since going on sale two weeks ago.”

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No evidence was found in cross-references, web searches, or Wikipedia regarding 'Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream' or its sales figures.

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Claim 3: “Nintendo expects to sell 16.5 million Switch 2 machines in the fiscal year through March 2027, down nearly 17% from 19.86 million in the last fiscal year.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific hardware sales forecast of 16.5 million units for the Switch 2.

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Claim 4: “Nintendo’s annual profit surged 52% in the last fiscal year”

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The claim that annual profit surged 52% is reported by both Nbcwashington and SSBCrack News, and further supported by a search result titled 'Nintendo Annual Profit Surges 52% on Strong Switch 2 Demand'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nintendo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational video game company headquartered in Kyoto. It develops, publishes, and manufactures both video games and video game consoles. The history of Nintendo beg…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Wii ( WEE) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Nintendo. It was released on November 19, 2006, in North America, and in December 2006 for most other regions of the world. It is …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii

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Claim 5: “Annual sales rose 99% to 2.3 trillion yen ($15 billion) from 1.2 trillion yen a year earlier”

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The specific sales figures (2.3 trillion yen and 1.2 trillion yen) are only found in the Nbcwashington cross-reference. Other web results provide different figures (e.g., 1.839 trillion yen), but do not directly contradict this specific fiscal year's claim.

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Claim 6: “The Switch is a hybrid game machine, functioning both as a home console connected to a display, or as a portable handheld.”

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Claim 7: “Nintendo Co. expects an 11% decline in sales for the fiscal year through March 2027, to 2.1 trillion yen ($13 billion).”

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The projection of an 11% (specifically 11.4%) decline in sales to approximately 2.1 trillion yen (specifically 2.05 trillion yen) for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is corroborated by multiple web search results.

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web search NEUTRAL — A fiscal year (also known as a financial year, or sometimes budget year) is a one-year time interval whose beginning and end may be shifted with respect to the calendar year (1 January to 31 December)…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiscal_year

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web search NEUTRAL — The company’s own projections for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, anticipate an 11.4% decline in sales and a 27% drop in net profit, with net sales expected to fall to 2.05 trillion yen—well be…
https://evrimagaci.org/gpt/nintendo-switch-2-price-jumps-glo…

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web search NEUTRAL — "Reflecting strong launch-year sales and price revisions, we expect FY27 sales units to decline year-on-year. "Even so, we believe this represents a solid level of adoption for Nintendo Switch 2 in it…
https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-switch-2-sales-forecast-f…

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Claim 8: “Nintendo’s stock price jumped 3.6% after earnings were announced.”

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Claim 9: “It recorded a 424 billion yen ($2.7 billion) net profit for the fiscal year that ended in March, up from nearly 279 billion yen the year before.”

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The specific figures of 424 billion yen and 279 billion yen are only mentioned in the Nbcwashington cross-reference. Other sources confirm the 52% surge but do not provide these specific numbers.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men's soccer championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The tournament will…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Amiibo (, ə-MEE-boh; plural: Amiibo, stylized as amiibo) is a toys-to-life platform by Nintendo, which was launched in November 2014. It consists of a wireless communications and storage protocol for …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiibo

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list contains general information about graphics processing units (GPUs) and video cards from Nvidia, based on official specifications. In addition some Nvidia motherboards come with integrated o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nvidia_graphics_proces…

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Claim 10: “Nintendo’s film “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has grossed more than $800 million since its release a month ago.”

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The claim about 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' grossing $800 million is only found in the Nbcwashington cross-reference. General movie database searches (IMDb, JustWatch) provided no specific confirmation of this title or its earnings.

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web search NEUTRAL — Browse movies by genre, and popularity. Discover what’s new in theaters and streaming, and find where to watch movies online on Moviefone.
https://www.moviefone.com/movies/

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web search NEUTRAL — IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. Find ratings and reviews for the newest movie and TV shows. Get personalized recommendations, and learn w…
https://www.imdb.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — JustWatch is the place to discover your next favorite movie or TV show. Whether you’re streaming, buying, or renting movies to watch online, JustWatch gives you access to a huge array of options.
https://www.justwatch.com/us/movies

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Claim 11: “It also forecast that Switch 2 software sales will continue to grow, at 60 million, up 23% from 48.7.”

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Claim 12: “Nintendo, which is based in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto”

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Wikipedia and the official Nintendo site both explicitly state that Nintendo is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.

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web search NEUTRAL — Where Is Nintendo's Headquarters? Nintendo's global headquarters is located at 11-1 Hokotate-cho, Kamitoba, Minami-ku, in Kyoto, Japan. This facility functions as the main office for the company's wor…
https://www.clay.com/dossier/nintendo-headquarters-office-lo…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nintendo Co., Ltd.[c] is a Japanese multinational video game company headquartered in Kyoto. It develops, publishes, and manufactures both video games and video game consoles. The history of Nintendo …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo

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web search NEUTRAL — Our Products Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has created franchises that have become household names worldwide, including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda ...
https://www.nintendo.com/au/about/

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Claim 13: “Nintendo said it was raising the Switch 2 price in Japan to 59,980 yen ($382), effective May 25, from 49,980 yen ($318)”

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The price increase in Japan from 49,980 yen to 59,980 yen effective May 25 is reported by both Nbcwashington and the search result 'Nintendo Annual Profit Surges 52% on Strong Switch 2 Demand'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Nintendo Switch 2 is a video game console developed by Nintendo that serves as the successor to the Nintendo Switch. Like the original Switch, games are released both in physical and digital forma…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nintendo_Switch_2_game…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nintendo Switch Sports is a 2022 sports simulation video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. It is the sequel to Wii Sports Club (2014) as part of the Wii Sports subserie…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_Sports

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