Kimishima on Switch sales
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 14 Comments
This information comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima…
This graph shows post-release Nintendo Switch sellthrough trends for the North American market. The above shows an overlay of sell-through figures together with Wii and Wii U data for the first years after release. While Wii and Wii U were released during the holiday season, it’s important to note that the Nintendo Switch launch was timed completely differently, in March. It now looks like holiday season sales for Nintendo Switch could catch up to the Wii figures.
These are the figures for the European market. Similarly for the European market, sales figures are tracking to
those for Wii.
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Kimishima on how people are playing Switch, usage by household
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 382 Comments
This information comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima…
This indicates the Nintendo Switch gameplay trends. This chart is based on the figures for Nintendo Switch gameplay for registered Nintendo Account users, gathered via the Internet. There are three different Nintendo Switch play modes: TV Mode, where Nintendo Switch is docked and play occurs on a TV screen, and Tabletop Mode and Handheld Mode, where Nintendo Switch is removed from the dock. As the graph breaks it down, we can see how the different play modes for hardware use are classified, from the docked to the undocked experience. We can clearly see that consumers are playing to suit their own play styles.
Here is some information on who is purchasing Nintendo Switch. These are the results of an Internet survey that was given to consumers in the US market in October who had linked a Nintendo Account to their Nintendo Switch system. Please keep in mind that these figures are only for the US market. As you can see, purchases are primarily made by male consumers in their 20s and early 30s. The results also show good interest among consumers in the 10 to 19 age range. This lets us look forward to future growth in our consumer base.
Rocket League dev says news about physical version for Switch coming later
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
Psyonix finally shared a release date for Rocket League on Switch. The game will be on Nintendo’s console starting November 14. However, that’s just a digital version – Psyonix hasn’t had much to say about a physical release.
Thankfully, it does sound like Rocket League will eventually have a physical version on Switch. Psyonix VP Jeremy Dunham told one fan on Twitter that news on that front will be provided “later”.
Dunham wrote:
Not on November 14. Just digital that day. Physical version info coming later
— Jeremy Dunham (@DunhamSmash) October 30, 2017
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Retro City Rampage DX: Collector’s Edition ships tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Following up on a previous update, after some delay the Retro City Rampage DX: Collector’s Edition for the Switch will be shipping tomorrow. Vblank Entertainment confirmed in a tweet today that copies are in hand. Fans who have been waiting for their copy won’t have to wait much longer.
RCR:DX Switch Collector's Editions now in hand & begin shipping tomorrow! Please check your email. Order updates have been sent out. pic.twitter.com/kbc3WZldws
— Retro City Rampage (@RetroCR) October 30, 2017
Tennis World Tour coming to Switch in Spring 2018, first teaser
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
Tennis World Tour was previously confirmed for Switch when it was given a general 2018 launch window. Bigben Interactive narrowed things down a bit further, with the game now slated for this coming spring.
Tennis World Tour will be “a complete and faithful simulation of the sport, and also includes a unique system for customizing your strategy during a match, reflecting the tactical, physical, and mental dimensions of tennis.” Roger Federer, Gaël Monfils, Angélique Kerber, Garbiñe Muguruza, Caroline Wozniacki, Nick Kyrgios, Alexander Zverev, and John Isner are among the more than 30 tennis stars represented.
We have the first teaser for Tennis World Tour below.
Reggie on Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo’s back catalog, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 80 Comments
Forbes has a new interview up with Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo of America. Reggie was asked about what we can expect from Nintendo Switch Online as well as the company’s back catalog. He also commented further on why Switch has been in short supply and the importance of the first-party Switch games out of the gate.
Hear what Reggie had to say about these topics below. You can find the full interview on Forbes here.
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MXGP3 heading to Switch on November 17
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
Milestone has confirmed the release date for MXGP3 – The Official Motocross Videogame on Switch. The game will be arriving on November 17.
By purchasing MXGP3, you’ll gain access to the following:
– All the riders, bikes and tracks of the 2016 season, including the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations
– The Career Mode that will allow players starting from the MX2 category to enhance their reputation and compete with other riders to become the new MXGP World Champion
– An even more complete level of bike and rider customization: more than 300 official components from over 75 brands, 40% more than in the past edition
– One of the most popular and acclaimed features of the MXGP series, up to 10 2-stroke bike models with dedicated physics and audio that can be used in any game mode
MXGP3 will cost $39.99.
Source: Milestone PR
Hand of Fate 2 developer “investigating” Switch port
Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in Interviews, Switch | 3 Comments
Hand of Fate 2 is a possibility for Switch. Developer Defiant Development is looking into it at least. In an interview about Hand of Fate 2, communications manager Lee May said, “it’s definitely something we’re investigating.”
May’s full words:
“Definitely a possibility, but we’re not promising anything yet. The Switch is very popular around the studio and we recognize that the mobile format is a lovely fit for Hand of Fate’s gameplay. We don’t have anything to announce on the platform at the moment, but it’s definitely something we’re investigating. There are a ton of fantastic indies on the Switch right now, and we’d love to join them.”
If Hand of Fate 2 were to make it to Switch, it would be yet another well-loved indie series on the platform.
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Rumor: Zelda: Breath of the Wild getting Explorer’s bundle
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 11 Comments
Link’s Hideaway claims to have obtained information about a new bundle for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. A supplier listing indicates that the game will be getting an “Explorer’s” bundle on November 23. The UPC and manufacturer part number are different from the original launch version, further suggesting that this is an entirely new package.
As for what’s in the bundle, it’ll come with the game, a two-sided map, and Explorer’s Guide with lore and learnings. The listing does not make mention of any DLC.
If the listing is accurate, this new bundle will cost $59.99.
Kimishima on Switch stock, sales, and tease; Capcom and Koei Tecmo on support
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 107 Comments
The Wall Street Journal and Reuters have both passed along comments and notes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima. Following the release of the company’s financial results, Kimishima held a short press conference in which he spoke about Switch stock plus sales, and also teased what’s to come for console. Aside from what Kimishima had to say, Capcom and Koei Tecmo commented on their Switch support.
Here’s a roundup of everything:
