Nintendo denies report on Switch OLED profit margin, no current plans for other new models
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Last week, Bloomberg claimed that the Switch OLED model is costing Nintendo just $10 more to produce. Now, however, Nintendo is denying that report.
On a brief statement on Twitter, Nintendo said that “the claim is incorrect.” The company also noted that it currently has no plans for any other Switch models.
The full statement reads:
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Reggie talks about his last days at Nintendo
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As part of the Talking Games with Reggie & Harold podcast available to those that donated to the New York Videogame Critics Circle nonprofit’s mentoring work, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime spoke about what his last days were like with the company.
Before that final day, Reggie and his wife went into the office to clean up and pack a few items. Knowing how it would be “an emotional time,” he wanted it to be just the two of them. Reggie took some photos with items in his office, and those were some of the first pictures shared on his new Twitter account – which had an estimated 300,000 followers within the first day or two of his account opening.
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[Let’s Talk] Zelda: Skyward Sword HD impressions
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Nintendo doesn’t have a whole lot planned for Zelda’s 35th anniversary, but 2021 does include one notable release. Skyward Sword HD, which first released on Wii in 2011, has returned on Switch. Nintendo has made some additions and changes like button controls, an enhanced frame rate, optional help from Fi, and even camera controls.
It’s only been out for a bit, but we imagine that many of you picked up Zelda: Skyward Sword HD this weekend, especially since it’s a high-profile Switch release. If you’ve given it a go, what are your thoughts so far? Let us know in the comments below.
Sakamoto on why it’s taken so long for Metroid Dread, Samus’ character, SA-X’s influence, more
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Following the reveal of Metroid Dread, producer Yoshio Sakamoto held a Q&A session with members of the media. Bits and pieces have surfaced from that event, but not the full transcript. Thanks to Famitsu, we now have the entire discussion in full.
Sakamoto addressed a variety of topics, including the very long wait for Metroid Dread, Samus’ character in the game, being influenced by Metroid Fusion’s SA-X, and more. Continue on below for our translation.
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Switch was the best-selling hardware platform during the first half of 2021 in the US
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The June 2021 NPD report was published today, and it also concludes the first half of 2021 gaming sales in the US.
It’s safe to say that Switch has had a great few months so far. Nintendo’s console was the best-selling hardware platform during the first half of 2021, and that goes for both both dollar and unit sales.
In June specifically, Xbox Series was actually the best-selling hardware platform in dollar sales. However, Switch was on top for unit sales.
Mario Golf: Super Rush launch dollar sales were highest ever for a Mario Golf game in the US
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Mario Golf: Super Rush debuted on the NPD charts at #3. We now have some additional insight into the game’s performance.
It’s confirmed that launch month dollar sales for Mario Golf: Super Rush were the highest ever for a Mario Golf game. Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, which came to GameCube in July 2003, held the record previously.
On another software note, it’s worth noting that the Switch version of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 moved the game back into the NPD charts. It went from #51 in May to #17 in June.
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June 2021 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, year-to-date, last 12 months
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Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. Along with the best-sellers on Switch specifically for the month of June 2021, we also have a list of the games year-to-date and have sold the best over the last 12 months. Continue on below for the full results.
June 2021 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S.
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NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of June 2021. The results can be found below.
Nintendo: Zelda & Loftwing amiibo “impacted by unforeseen shipping delays”
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The Zelda & Loftwing amiibo has been “impacted by unforeseen shipping delays”, according to Nintendo. Some figures will be available as expected on July 16. However, the majority will be distributed later, with additional shipments now expected in August.
Nintendo shared the following in a statement:
Nintendo Download – July 15, 2021 (North America) – Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Cris Tales, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed – $39.99 (available July 20)
Cotton Reboot! – $39.99 (available July 20)
Cris Tales – $39.99 (available July 20)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD – $59.99 (available July 16)
