Kimishima on Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
This information comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima…
Next let’s talk about Nintendo Switch Online, the paid subscription service that expands the online functionality of the Nintendo Switch. We reported previously that the service would launch in 2018, and now the official start time has been set to September 2018. Work is progressing on ways to further heighten the gaming experience for consumers. Details will be made available as they are finalized.
Nintendo Switch Online launching in September, attractive content/programs planned
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 74 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top. We also have this tidbit from the briefing:
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Nintendo Takahashi:
-Preparing some attractive (contents or programs) for subscription-based online membership. Please wait for the detail announcement later in the year.— Takashi Mochizuki (@mochi_wsj) February 1, 2018
Original: Nintendo Switch Online will finally launch in September, Nintendo has announced. President Tatsumi Kimishima just announced the news during the company’s latest financial results briefing.
Unfortunately, Kimishima did not go into specifics. More information will be shared later in the year, he said.
Nintendo Switch Online is the paid service for the Big N’s new console. By paying a certain fee each month, players can access Switch’s online features. Subscribers will also be able to download a compilation of classic titles with added online play, along with exclusive discounts.
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Super NES Classic Edition / Super Famicom Mini has sold four million units
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima provided a sales update on sales of the SNES Mini during the company’s financial results briefing today. Between the Super NES Classic Edition (SNES Mini) and Super Famicom Mini, the device has sold four million units.
The SNES Classic Edition launched in North America and Europe towards the end of September 2017. Japan got the Super Famicom Mini at the start of October.
ARMS update out now (version 5.1.0) – Gallery feature, new badges, Party Crash additions, Tournament Mode
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 3 Comments
ARMS’ latest update has gone live, as players can now download version 5.1.0. No new fighters have been added, but Nintendo has released several new features.
First, players can now access an art gallery. You can unlock illustrations using in-game currency or by fulfilling certain conditions.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild devs on The Champions’ Ballad DLC, what’s next for the series, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 6 Comments
Nintendo has published a new video interview with Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi, the series producer for Zelda and Breath of the Wild’s director respectively. The two talked about a few different topics, including The Champions’ Ballad DLC, what’s next for the series, and more. Watch the full interview below.
Watch Mr. Aonuma and Mr. Fujibayashi talk about The Legend of #Zelda: Breath of the Wild and share some behind-the-scenes insight into The Champions’ Ballad DLC. pic.twitter.com/v8v5Rbsbpr
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 31, 2018
Media Create sales (1/22/18 – 1/28/18)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 47 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
PS4 – 110,023
Switch – 47,107
PS4 Pro – 30,122
New 2DS LL – 6,842
Vita – 3,744
New 3DS LL – 3,377
Xbox One X – 1,618
2DS – 1,094
Xbox One – 68
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 43,027
PS4 – 37,572
PS4 Pro – 14,935
New 2DS LL – 7,302
Vita – 4,256
New 3DS LL – 3,563
Xbox One X – 1,285
2DS – 1,250
Xbox One – 103
And here are the software charts:
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Switch officially outsells Wii U
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 80 Comments
With the release of Nintendo’s financial results today, Switch has cleared another major milestone. Looking at the latest numbers for the console shows that it has officially surpassed sales of the Wii U.
As reported a short while ago, Switch has achieved lifetime sales of 14.86 million units through the end of December. Wii U sits at 13.56 million.
Nintendo said earlier today that Switch sold 12.1 million consoles during the nine month period ended December 31. 7.24 million units were sold specifically during the quarter.
Nintendo million sellers – January 2018 – Mario Odyssey over 9 million, Xenoblade 2 over 1 million, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 59 Comments
As part of its latest financial results, Nintendo has updated its listings of million sellers across various platforms, including Switch games. Have a look at the latest numbers below.
Nintendo release schedule – January 2018
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 32 Comments
Included in Nintendo’s latest financial results documents is the upcoming release schedule for Switch and 3DS. It offers a look at what’s to come for both platforms from a first and third-party perspective. Find the latest schedule below.
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Nintendo financial results – nine months ended December 31, 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch | 21 Comments
It’s that time of year again. Companies are beginning to report their results for the latest financial period, including Nintendo. The Big N shared its results for the nine month period ended December 31, 2017.
