Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa told investors during the company’s November 2026 financial results briefing that Nintendo is not currently considering another price increase for the original Nintendo Switch.
The comments come as the company addresses component-cost pressure and reports on Switch 2 performance in its latest sales disclosure.
Furukawa was clear in his assessment of pricing: Nintendo is not “currently thinking about another price increase” for the original Switch, he said during the briefing.
That follows an earlier adjustment that took the system’s retail price from $450 to $500, a move Nintendo attributed to rising memory costs at the time.
Furukawa also reported there has been no major change to the memory supply situation and that the company is in a position to secure sufficient quantities of memory components.
On hardware performance, Nintendo confirmed that Switch 2 hardware sales and company profits dipped in the most recent quarter covered by the November 2026 report.
The company framed these results as a short-term variation rather than a structural downturn, noting other indicators in the financial report that paint a broader picture of platform health.
Nintendo also emphasized that, when comparing launches quarter-by-quarter, Switch 2 continues to outpace the original Switch in hardware sales across most comparable periods.
The November 2026 financial sales report includes a direct comparison of Switch 2 versus the original Switch’s console sales, illustrating how the newer platform has performed since its launch.
Nintendo has consistently used its financial briefings and publications—alongside presentations such as Nintendo Direct and eShop performance metrics—to update partners and consumers about hardware, software, and digital-store trends.
For developers, publishers and retail partners, Furukawa’s comments offer two clear takeaways: Nintendo is monitoring component and cost trends closely, and it does not plan to pursue additional immediate price increases for the original Switch hardware.
The company’s ability to secure memory supplies and the continued comparative strength of Switch 2 in post-launch sales remain central points in Nintendo’s current market messaging.
Investors and industry watchers should consult the full November 2026 financial report for detailed breakdowns of unit sales, revenue, and segment-level performance that underpin the company’s statements.
The comments come as the company addresses component-cost pressure and reports on Switch 2 performance in its latest sales disclosure.
Furukawa was clear in his assessment of pricing: Nintendo is not “currently thinking about another price increase” for the original Switch, he said during the briefing.
That follows an earlier adjustment that took the system’s retail price from $450 to $500, a move Nintendo attributed to rising memory costs at the time.
Furukawa also reported there has been no major change to the memory supply situation and that the company is in a position to secure sufficient quantities of memory components.
On hardware performance, Nintendo confirmed that Switch 2 hardware sales and company profits dipped in the most recent quarter covered by the November 2026 report.
The company framed these results as a short-term variation rather than a structural downturn, noting other indicators in the financial report that paint a broader picture of platform health.
Nintendo also emphasized that, when comparing launches quarter-by-quarter, Switch 2 continues to outpace the original Switch in hardware sales across most comparable periods.
The November 2026 financial sales report includes a direct comparison of Switch 2 versus the original Switch’s console sales, illustrating how the newer platform has performed since its launch.
Nintendo has consistently used its financial briefings and publications—alongside presentations such as Nintendo Direct and eShop performance metrics—to update partners and consumers about hardware, software, and digital-store trends.
For developers, publishers and retail partners, Furukawa’s comments offer two clear takeaways: Nintendo is monitoring component and cost trends closely, and it does not plan to pursue additional immediate price increases for the original Switch hardware.
The company’s ability to secure memory supplies and the continued comparative strength of Switch 2 in post-launch sales remain central points in Nintendo’s current market messaging.
Investors and industry watchers should consult the full November 2026 financial report for detailed breakdowns of unit sales, revenue, and segment-level performance that underpin the company’s statements.
