Key Takeaways
- Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa says the company has access to sufficient memory supplies to support Switch 2 production.
- Nintendo is not currently considering another Nintendo Switch 2 price increase, despite rising memory costs.
- The Switch 2 has sold 26.35 million units worldwide as of September 30, 2026.
- Switch 2 hardware sales fell 37.4% year over year during the first half of Nintendo’s fiscal year 2027.
- The console already received regional price increases in 2026, with its US price rising from $449.99 to $499.99.
- Nintendo continues to target 16.5 million Switch 2 hardware sales for the full fiscal year ending March 2027.
Nintendo Switch 2 owners can breathe a little easier after the company confirmed that it currently has access to enough memory supplies to support its console production plans. With memory prices continuing to rise across the technology industry, there have been growing concerns that Nintendo might introduce another price increase for its latest hybrid console. Fortunately, that doesn’t appear to be happening anytime soon.
During its latest financial results briefing on November 5, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed the ongoing memory supply situation and provided an update on the company’s pricing plans. According to Furukawa, there has been no major change in the memory situation, and Nintendo is currently in a position to secure sufficient quantities.
More importantly, the company is not considering additional price increases for the Switch 2 at the moment. That’s welcome news for players who were already disappointed when Nintendo increased the console’s price earlier this year. While Sony and Microsoft have also been dealing with rising hardware costs, Nintendo appears comfortable with its current pricing strategy, at least for now.
Nintendo Says It Has Enough Memory to Manufacture More Switch 2 Consoles
The global memory shortage has become a major concern for hardware manufacturers, particularly as artificial intelligence companies continue purchasing enormous quantities of memory for their data centers. This growing demand has affected the availability and pricing of several components used in consumer electronics, including gaming consoles, computers, and smartphones.
Nintendo has not been completely immune to these problems. During its latest financial briefing, Furukawa acknowledged that the memory situation remains an important consideration for the company. However, he suggested that Nintendo is currently in a comfortable position when it comes to securing the components required for its hardware production.
As reported by Reuters, Furukawa explained that there had been no significant change in the memory situation and that Nintendo was capable of securing sufficient quantities.
This is particularly important for the Switch 2, which has already become a major part of Nintendo’s gaming business. The company needs a reliable supply of memory components to continue manufacturing consoles and meet demand during important shopping periods, especially the upcoming holiday season.
Unlike manufacturers struggling to secure the components needed for their production targets, Nintendo appears confident about its current supply arrangements. However, Furukawa’s comments should not be interpreted as a guarantee that memory shortages or rising component prices are no longer a concern.
Nintendo Is Not Planning Another Switch 2 Price Increase
Perhaps the most encouraging part of Nintendo’s latest update is its current position on console pricing. Furukawa confirmed that the company is not considering further price changes for the Switch 2.
That is important because Nintendo has already made the console more expensive in several major markets. Earlier this year, the company announced its first price adjustment for Switch 2 hardware, pointing to changing market conditions and the possibility that higher costs could continue over the medium to long term.
The Japanese-language Switch 2 model increased from 49,980 yen to 59,980 yen in Japan on May 25, 2026. In the United States, Canada, and Europe, the revised prices took effect on September 1.
For reference, the US price increased from $449.99 to $499.99, while the European price went from €469.99 to €499.99. Canadian customers also saw an increase from $629.99 to $679.99.
These adjustments came as Nintendo attempted to manage higher manufacturing and component costs. With memory prices continuing to rise, another price increase would have been an unwelcome development for consumers planning to purchase the console.
Thankfully, Furukawa’s latest comments suggest that Nintendo has no immediate plans to repeat that decision.
Players can check Nintendo’s official announcement about the Switch 2 price revisions for the original pricing details and affected regions.
AI Memory Demand Is Affecting the Entire Gaming Industry
Nintendo’s latest comments also highlight how much the growing artificial intelligence industry is affecting the gaming hardware market. The rising demand for memory components from AI data centers has created additional pressure on manufacturers, with companies across the technology sector competing for available supplies.
PlayStation and Xbox have already had to make several adjustments to their hardware pricing. Sony has increased the prices of the PS5 and PS5 Pro in multiple markets, while Microsoft has also introduced several rounds of price increases for its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles.
The situation has become particularly frustrating for console players because hardware traditionally becomes more affordable as a generation progresses. However, rising component costs have pushed manufacturers in the opposite direction, making some current-generation consoles more expensive than they were at launch.
Nintendo’s position is somewhat different. Although the company has already increased Switch 2 prices, its latest comments indicate that it has secured enough memory to support its current production requirements without immediately passing additional costs on to customers.
Still, the wider memory shortage hasn’t disappeared. The situation could change depending on component prices, supplier availability, and demand from the AI industry. For now, Nintendo simply appears to have enough supply to avoid another immediate adjustment.
Switch 2 Has Sold 26.35 Million Units Worldwide
Nintendo also shared updated hardware and software sales figures as part of its latest financial results. According to the company’s report, the Switch 2 has sold 26.35 million units worldwide as of September 30, 2026.
That is an impressive milestone for a console that is still relatively early in its lifecycle. However, the latest numbers also reveal that hardware sales have slowed considerably compared to the Switch 2’s exceptional launch period.
During the first half of Nintendo’s fiscal year 2027, which covered April through September 2026, the company recorded 6.49 million Switch 2 hardware sales. That’s approximately 37.4% lower than the 10.4 million units recorded during the corresponding period a year earlier.
The July-to-September quarter was particularly challenging. Nintendo recorded approximately 2.67 million Switch 2 hardware sales during those three months, compared to 4.54 million during the same quarter last year.
However, there is some important context here. The comparable period last year included the Switch 2’s early launch momentum, which naturally made the year-over-year comparison more difficult.
Despite the slowdown, the console remains ahead of the original Nintendo Switch when comparing their respective sales trajectories. Its cumulative hardware performance is still encouraging, and Nintendo has maintained its full-year sales target of 16.5 million units.
The holiday shopping season will be particularly important for the company. Nintendo will want to attract more first-time buyers while convincing existing Switch owners that upgrading to the newer hardware is worthwhile.
Nintendo Switch 2 Software Sales Are Helping the Company
Although hardware sales have slowed, Nintendo has another reason to remain optimistic. Its software business continues to perform well, helping offset some of the pressure created by declining console sales.
During the first half of fiscal year 2027, Switch 2 software sales reached 24.49 million units. The company’s total Switch 2 software sales have now reached 73.21 million units worldwide.
Several major releases contributed to those numbers. Star Fox, which launched in June, sold 1.17 million units, while Splatoon Raiders reached 2.42 million sales following its July release. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave also performed well, selling 1.34 million units after arriving in September.
Older releases continued to contribute as well. Mario Kart World and Pokémon Pokopia remained popular among Switch 2 owners, demonstrating that Nintendo’s existing software lineup still has plenty of room to generate revenue.
The company’s digital business also delivered strong results. Digital sales reached 249.6 billion yen during the first half, representing a 60.5% year-over-year increase.
This is an important part of Nintendo’s strategy because selling software and digital content to an existing player base can help maintain revenue even when fewer people are purchasing new consoles.
The company is also preparing additional releases to strengthen the Switch 2 lineup, including new titles planned for the coming months. Nintendo will be hoping that its upcoming software releases can attract more players and help improve hardware sales during the second half of the fiscal year.
One of Nintendo’s Cartridge Suppliers Is Also Leaving the ROM Business
Another development worth watching involves Macronix, one of Nintendo’s longtime memory suppliers. The company has reportedly decided to phase out its ROM memory manufacturing business and shift its focus towards other, more profitable product categories.
This is particularly relevant because ROM memory is used in traditional game cartridges, including Nintendo’s physical game releases. The decision has raised questions about the longer-term supply chain for physical Nintendo games.
However, it is important to distinguish ROM memory from the memory components Nintendo was discussing during its latest hardware briefing. They are different types of components serving different purposes, and Macronix’s reported decision does not automatically mean Nintendo is unable to manufacture enough Switch 2 consoles.
Nintendo has not publicly indicated that Macronix’s decision will affect its current console production plans.
Even so, the development shows that the changing memory market is creating challenges beyond console manufacturing. Hardware makers and gaming companies may need to reconsider their supplier relationships as demand for different types of memory continues to shift.
Can Nintendo Maintain Its Switch 2 Momentum Without Raising Prices?
Nintendo’s latest update is certainly encouraging for anyone planning to purchase a Switch 2. Having sufficient memory supplies should help the company maintain production, while the current decision not to introduce another price increase removes one major concern for potential buyers.
However, there are still challenges ahead. Hardware sales have slowed compared to the launch period, and Nintendo needs a strong software lineup to maintain interest in its latest console. The company will also have to keep an eye on the global memory market, where prices and availability can change quickly.
For now, Nintendo appears confident in its position. The Switch 2 has already reached 26.35 million sales, software performance remains encouraging, and the company has retained its target of selling 16.5 million consoles during the current fiscal year.
Most importantly, Furukawa’s latest comments suggest that Nintendo doesn’t see a need to make the Switch 2 even more expensive right now. After the price increase earlier this year, that is probably the kind of news Nintendo fans were hoping to hear.
Whether the company can maintain that position throughout 2027 remains to be seen, but Switch 2 buyers can at least take some comfort in knowing that another immediate price increase isn’t currently on Nintendo’s agenda.
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