Nintendo Switch tops lifetime sales of Wii console Nintendo sold 18.95 million Switch video game consoles in the nine months to the end of December, the Japanese company said today, taking total sales past 100 million and beating the lifetime sales of its Wii console. Business • 03 Feb 22
Nintendo Switch tops lifetime sales of Wii console Nintendo sold 18.95 million Switch video game consoles in the nine months to the end of December, the Japanese company said today, taking total sales past 100 million and beating the lifetime sales of its Wii console. Business • 03 Feb 22
Nintendo profit falls as Switch sales fade Japan's Nintendo sold 4.45 million units of its Switch console in the April-June quarter, down from 5.7 million a year earlier, in a sign that demand for the hit device may be fading in its fifth year on the market. Business • 05 Aug 21
Nintendo profit falls as Switch sales fade Japan's Nintendo sold 4.45 million units of its Switch console in the April-June quarter, down from 5.7 million a year earlier, in a sign that demand for the hit device may be fading in its fifth year on the market. Business • 05 Aug 21
Nintendo says 'no plans' for further Switch model Japan's Nintendo has "no plans" to launch a new model of its Switch gaming device beyond the screen upgrade announced this month, the company said in an unusual public denial following media reports. Business • 19 Jul 21
Nintendo says 'no plans' for further Switch model Japan's Nintendo has "no plans" to launch a new model of its Switch gaming device beyond the screen upgrade announced this month, the company said in an unusual public denial following media reports. Business • 19 Jul 21
Nintendo upgrades full-year forecast for Switch sales Japan's Nintendo has today hiked the full-year sales forecast for its Switch console to 26.5 million units from 24 million units previously after a bumper end to the year for the hit device. Business • 01 Feb 21
Nintendo upgrades full-year forecast for Switch sales Japan's Nintendo has today hiked the full-year sales forecast for its Switch console to 26.5 million units from 24 million units previously after a bumper end to the year for the hit device. Business • 01 Feb 21
Game On: Getting the most out of your new console So Santy brought you the console you've been eyeing up for months (or maybe even years) - but now that you have it, what do you do next? Here's a quick guide to what you should do to get the most out of your new device today - and beyond. Business • 25 Dec 20
Game On: Getting the most out of your new console So Santy brought you the console you've been eyeing up for months (or maybe even years) - but now that you have it, what do you do next? Here's a quick guide to what you should do to get the most out of your new device today - and beyond. Business • 25 Dec 20
Nintendo's half-year net profit rockets 243% higher Japanese gaming giant Nintendo said its first-half net profit soared 243.6%, while it upgraded its full-year sales and profit forecasts, with coronavirus lockdowns driving extraordinary demand. Business • 05 Nov 20
Nintendo's half-year net profit rockets 243% higher Japanese gaming giant Nintendo said its first-half net profit soared 243.6%, while it upgraded its full-year sales and profit forecasts, with coronavirus lockdowns driving extraordinary demand. Business • 05 Nov 20
Nintendo reports 428% jump in profit Japan's Nintendo has reported a 428% jump in first-quarter profit, driven by ongoing demand for the Switch console and popular games, as the Covid-19 outbreak boosts the industry. Business • 06 Aug 20
Nintendo reports 428% jump in profit Japan's Nintendo has reported a 428% jump in first-quarter profit, driven by ongoing demand for the Switch console and popular games, as the Covid-19 outbreak boosts the industry. Business • 06 Aug 20
Nintendo says Animal Crossing is fastest-selling game Japan's Nintendo said today that its fourth-quarter profit soared 200% due to surging demand for its Switch games console, and that title Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifted a record 13.4 million units in its first six weeks. Business • 07 May 20
Nintendo says Animal Crossing is fastest-selling game Japan's Nintendo said today that its fourth-quarter profit soared 200% due to surging demand for its Switch games console, and that title Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifted a record 13.4 million units in its first six weeks. Business • 07 May 20
Nintendo Q1 net profits drop 46% due to forex losses Japanese entertainment giant Nintendo has said its net profit in the first quarter dropped 46% due to exchange rate losses, but reported steady sales of its Switch gaming platform. Business • 30 Jul 19
Nintendo Q1 net profits drop 46% due to forex losses Japanese entertainment giant Nintendo has said its net profit in the first quarter dropped 46% due to exchange rate losses, but reported steady sales of its Switch gaming platform. Business • 30 Jul 19
Nintendo announces smaller, cheaper new Switch console Game giant Nintendo has announced the release of a scaled back, cheaper version of its runaway success "Switch" game console, expected out in September ahead of the key Christmas shopping season. Business • 11 Jul 19
Nintendo announces smaller, cheaper new Switch console Game giant Nintendo has announced the release of a scaled back, cheaper version of its runaway success "Switch" game console, expected out in September ahead of the key Christmas shopping season. Business • 11 Jul 19
Pokemon sleep app to launch next year Japan's Pokemon Company said today it was developing "Pokemon Sleep", a mobile app that tracks players' sleep and uses the data for gameplay, with a release date set for next year. Business • 29 May 19
Pokemon sleep app to launch next year Japan's Pokemon Company said today it was developing "Pokemon Sleep", a mobile app that tracks players' sleep and uses the data for gameplay, with a release date set for next year. Business • 29 May 19
Nintendo's full-year profit up 40% on strong game sales Nintendo said today that its full-year net profit jumped nearly 40%, lifted by strong sales of blockbuster game titles for its popular Switch console. Business • 25 Apr 19
Nintendo's full-year profit up 40% on strong game sales Nintendo said today that its full-year net profit jumped nearly 40%, lifted by strong sales of blockbuster game titles for its popular Switch console. Business • 25 Apr 19
Nintendo's nine-month profit up nearly 25% Nintendo said today its net profit jumped nearly a quarter for the nine months to December, riding out the crucial Christmas season thanks to blockbuster game titles for its popular Switch console. Business • 31 Jan 19
Nintendo's nine-month profit up nearly 25% Nintendo said today its net profit jumped nearly a quarter for the nine months to December, riding out the crucial Christmas season thanks to blockbuster game titles for its popular Switch console. Business • 31 Jan 19
Switch console sales help Nintendo return to profit Japan's Nintendo returned to profit in its first quarter, beating analyst estimates, due to strong demand for its Switch console. Business • 26 Jul 17
Switch console sales help Nintendo return to profit Japan's Nintendo returned to profit in its first quarter, beating analyst estimates, due to strong demand for its Switch console. Business • 26 Jul 17
Nintendo returns to quarterly operating profit Japanese videogames maker Nintendo said today that revenue from its mobile gaming division helped it book its first profit in four quarters. Business • 31 Jan 17
Nintendo returns to quarterly operating profit Japanese videogames maker Nintendo said today that revenue from its mobile gaming division helped it book its first profit in four quarters. Business • 31 Jan 17
Nintendo shares jump 5% on Super Mario iPhone app Shares in gaming giant Nintendo jumped more than 5% today after giving details of the launch for its keenly awaited new Super Mario game for iPhones. Business • 16 Nov 16
Nintendo shares jump 5% on Super Mario iPhone app Shares in gaming giant Nintendo jumped more than 5% today after giving details of the launch for its keenly awaited new Super Mario game for iPhones. Business • 16 Nov 16
Nintendo unveils new console but shares slide Nintendo offered a sneak preview of a new gaming system that can be used both as a traditional console as well as a handheld device, but a lack of revolutionary features helped send its shares sliding 6%. Business • 21 Oct 16
Nintendo unveils new console but shares slide Nintendo offered a sneak preview of a new gaming system that can be used both as a traditional console as well as a handheld device, but a lack of revolutionary features helped send its shares sliding 6%. Business • 21 Oct 16
Nintendo unveils new console game Nintendo has revealed its next video games platform, the Switch, which combines both a console and a handheld system for the first time. News • 20 Oct 16
Nintendo unveils new console game Nintendo has revealed its next video games platform, the Switch, which combines both a console and a handheld system for the first time. News • 20 Oct 16
Pokémon Go players caught by tide in England Six teenagers had a lucky escape after almost getting cut off by the sea while searching for Pokémon Go characters in England. News • 29 Jul 16
Pokémon Go players caught by tide in England Six teenagers had a lucky escape after almost getting cut off by the sea while searching for Pokémon Go characters in England. News • 29 Jul 16
Pokemon GO finally launches in Japan Eager Japanese rushed to their phones today to start hunting as Pokemon GO, the hit Nintendo-backed smartphone game, finally launched in Japan, home of the colourful cartoon characters. Business • 22 Jul 16
Pokemon GO finally launches in Japan Eager Japanese rushed to their phones today to start hunting as Pokemon GO, the hit Nintendo-backed smartphone game, finally launched in Japan, home of the colourful cartoon characters. Business • 22 Jul 16
Nintendo market cap doubles since Pokemon GO Shares of Japan's Nintendo soared another 14% today, more than doubling the firm's market capitalisation to 4.5 trillion yen ($42.5 billion) in just seven sessions. Business • 19 Jul 16
Nintendo market cap doubles since Pokemon GO Shares of Japan's Nintendo soared another 14% today, more than doubling the firm's market capitalisation to 4.5 trillion yen ($42.5 billion) in just seven sessions. Business • 19 Jul 16
Niantic wants to launch Pokemon Go in 200 markets The head of the developer behind Nintendo's Pokemon GO said he wanted to launch the smash-hit mobile game in roughly 200 countries and regions "relatively soon" Business • 15 Jul 16
Niantic wants to launch Pokemon Go in 200 markets The head of the developer behind Nintendo's Pokemon GO said he wanted to launch the smash-hit mobile game in roughly 200 countries and regions "relatively soon" Business • 15 Jul 16
Pokemon GO could be next big marketing tool Pokemon GO looks set to challenge young internet companies which specialise in increasing foot traffic for small businesses. Business • 14 Jul 16
Pokemon GO could be next big marketing tool Pokemon GO looks set to challenge young internet companies which specialise in increasing foot traffic for small businesses. Business • 14 Jul 16
Pokémon Go leads to robberies and injuries New mobile game Pokémon Go has become an overnight sensation with US fans but also played a role in armed robberies in Missouri, the discovery of a body in Wyoming and minor injuries to fans distracted by the app. News • 12 Jul 16
Pokémon Go leads to robberies and injuries New mobile game Pokémon Go has become an overnight sensation with US fans but also played a role in armed robberies in Missouri, the discovery of a body in Wyoming and minor injuries to fans distracted by the app. News • 12 Jul 16
Pokemon Go adds $7.5 billion to Nintendo in 2 days Shares in Japan's Nintendo soared again today, bringing market-value gains to $7.5 billion in just two days as investors cheered the runaway success of Pokemon GO - its first long-awaited venture in mobile gaming. Business • 11 Jul 16
Pokemon Go adds $7.5 billion to Nintendo in 2 days Shares in Japan's Nintendo soared again today, bringing market-value gains to $7.5 billion in just two days as investors cheered the runaway success of Pokemon GO - its first long-awaited venture in mobile gaming. Business • 11 Jul 16
