Nintendo on digital sales, big year-on-year increase
This information comes from Nintendo’s financial results explanatory material…
Next, we would like to talk about our digital business on dedicated video game platforms.
• Digital sales for this fiscal year grew to 204.1 million yen, a 71.8% year-on-year increase. Software sales on our dedicated video game platforms contributed 34.0% of total digital sales.
• Downloadable versions of packaged software, especially Nintendo Switch software, made up 70.0% of the overall digital sales, and greatly contributed to growth.
• Other factors leading to growth include an increase in download-only software that is not sold physically, including indie titles, and growth in add-on content sales for titles such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Fire Emblem: Three Houses. In addition, Nintendo Switch Online contributed to sales throughout the year.
