{Hardware} gross sales for the Nintendo Change just lately crossed 146 million models, which is spectacular contemplating the console’s debut in 2017. Whereas gross sales are dropping general, the corporate plans to disclose the console’s successor within the present fiscal yr (i.e. by March thirty first, 2025).
In line with a current on-line press convention (as reported by Reuters), Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa reiterated this plan. Nonetheless, he didn’t present additional particulars, like a particular month. A reveal was rumored for September (which didn’t occur), however insiders like PH Brazil report that it’s nonetheless set for someday this yr.
Sadly, that will even be unlikely. Toyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda advised the location, “Making an announcement this yr has gotten fairly tough… You wouldn’t wish to divert consideration to an upcoming console in the course of the essential year-end buying season.” It is smart because the Nintendo Change remains to be transferring models and receiving new high-profile titles, from The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Knowledge this previous September to the upcoming Mario and Luigi: Brothership.
The Nintendo Change’s successor allegedly has two SKUs, one retailing for $449 whereas the opposite, a digital-only mannequin, will price $399. Up to now, we’ve seen rumblings of potential titles for the platform, from Pokemon Legends: Z-A to Yooka-Replaylee, on prime of unannounced titles just like the rumored Sonic Heroes Remake and Persona 6. Keep tuned for extra updates within the coming months.
