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Revitalizing the Nintendo 3DS business through the release of major titles

First written in FY2017-Q1. 6 of 16 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2021.

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  1. FY2021DroppedAnnual report
    This filing contains no explicit disclosure regarding Nintendo 3DS sales performance or revitalization measures.
  2. FY2020Full-year sales declineAnnual report

    「On Nintendo 3DS, hardware sales totaled 690,000 units, down 73.0% year on year, while software sales totaled 4.99 million units, down 62.3%.」

    Against the theme of revitalization through the launch of major titles, Nintendo 3DS hardware and software sales declined substantially for the full year.
  3. FY2020-Q3Sales declines continuedAnnual report

    「On Nintendo 3DS, hardware sales totaled 620,000 units, down 73.0% year on year, while software sales totaled 4.1 million units, down 63.0%.」

    Nintendo 3DS hardware sales totaled 620,000 units, down 73.0% year on year, while software sales totaled 4.1 million units, down 63.0%, and the decline in sales continued.
  4. FY2020-Q2Sales declines continuedAnnual report

    「On Nintendo 3DS, hardware sales totaled 370,000 units, down 62.9% year on year, while software sales totaled 2.6 million units, down 58.5%.」

    For Nintendo 3DS, which entered its eighth year since launch, the continued decline in hardware and software sales is shown by figures of 370,000 units and 2.6 million units, respectively.
  5. FY2020-Q1Continued sales decline and the sales policy for established titlesAnnual report

    「On Nintendo 3DS, hardware sales totaled 200,000 units, down 44.9% year on year, while software sales totaled 1.48 million units, down 49.7%. For Nintendo 3DS, we will leverage its extensive software lineup to appeal to customers purchasing a dedicated game system for the first time, while continuing to work to sell established titles by leveraging the system's broad installed base.」

    While Nintendo 3DS sales continue to decline, the company indicated a policy of leveraging its installed base through its extensive software lineup, efforts to attract new customers and sales of established titles.
  6. FY2019Sales declines continuedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, on Nintendo 3DS, eight years after its launch, hardware sales totaled 2.55 million units, down 60.2% year on year, while software sales totaled 13.22 million units, down 62.9%.」

    Nintendo 3DS hardware and software sales declined significantly year on year, and the decline in sales has continued.
  7. FY2019-Q3Sales declines continuedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, on Nintendo 3DS, which entered its eighth year since launch, hardware sales totaled 2.31 million units, down 60.5% year on year, while software sales totaled 11.08 million units, down 64.5%.」

    For Nintendo 3DS, in its eighth year since launch, hardware sales totaled 2.31 million units, down 60.5% year on year, while software sales totaled 11.08 million units, down 64.5%, and the decline in sales continued.
  8. FY2019-Q2Sales declines continuedAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, on Nintendo 3DS, which entered its eighth year since launch, 『Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker』 was launched in July and 『WarioWare Gold』 in August, but hardware sales totaled 1 million units, down 65.1% year on year, while software sales totaled 6.27 million units, down 54.6%.」

    Although new titles were launched, Nintendo 3DS hardware sales totaled 1 million units, down 65.1% year on year, while software sales totaled 6.27 million units, down 54.6%. The decline in sales has continued.
  9. FY2019-Q1Decline in salesAnnual report

    「Meanwhile, on Nintendo 3DS, which entered its eighth year since launch, hardware sales totaled 360,000 units, down 61.9% year on year, while software sales totaled 2.95 million units, down 49.6%.」

    While Nintendo 3DS hardware and software sales declined significantly year on year, the company stated its policy of working to expand sales of established titles.
  10. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「On Nintendo 3DS, hardware sales remained strong even after the launch of Nintendo Switch, increasing particularly during the year-end shopping season in the United States. Sales also remained solid in other regions, with unit sales reaching 5.86 million, down 9% year on year. In software, 『Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon』, launched in November, increased sales to 7.17 million units, but software sales for the period totaled 31.25 million units, down 33% year on year.」

    The major title 『Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon』 was launched in November and sold 7.17 million units. Nintendo 3DS hardware sales totaled 5.86 million units and software sales totaled 31.25 million units, with an overall year-on-year decline also noted.
  11. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「For Nintendo 3DS, the New Nintendo 2DS LL, released worldwide between June and July as a new hardware product, drove sales higher. Hardware unit sales totaled 2.86 million, up 5% year on year.」

    The release of the New Nintendo 2DS LL lifted Nintendo 3DS hardware unit sales to 2.86 million, up 5% year on year.
  12. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「For Nintendo 3DS, the company will release the New Nintendo 2DS LL worldwide as a new hardware product between June and July. For software, Hey! Pikmin will be released worldwide in July, followed by Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in November.」

    The company outlined plans to release the New Nintendo 2DS LL and multiple major software titles, providing specific details of its product rollout to revitalize the 3DS business.
  13. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「For Nintendo 3DS, Pokémon Sun and Moon, released worldwide in November, attracted considerable attention and became a major hit with sales of 15.44 million units. Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS sold 2.34 million units, while Kirby: Planet Robobot also performed steadily, with sales reaching 1.36 million units.」

    The company reported full-year sales results related to the revitalization of 3DS through the release of major titles, including 15.44 million units of Pokémon Sun and Moon.
  14. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the nine-month cumulative consolidated period, Pokémon Sun and Moon, released worldwide for Nintendo 3DS, attracted considerable attention and became a major hit with sales of 14.69 million units. Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS also became a million seller.」

    The company reported specific sales results supporting the revitalization of the 3DS business, with Pokémon Sun and Moon selling 14.69 million units and Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS becoming a million seller.
  15. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「For Nintendo 3DS, Kirby: Planet Robobot, released worldwide, performed steadily, while sales of the Nintendo 2DS hardware increased. Since the smart-device application Pokémon GO was released, sales of previously released Pokémon series software have also increased. This trend was particularly evident overseas, where the hardware also helped drive sales. Hardware unit sales totaled 2.71 million, up 19% year on year, while software unit sales were 19.23 million, roughly in line with the same period of the previous year.」

    The company reported specific sales results for both 3DS software and hardware, with hardware sales up 19% year on year.
  16. FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report

    「Through the release of major titles and other products, the company aims to revitalize the 3DS business and encourage a broader range of customers worldwide, including women and children, to play its games.」

    The company outlined measures to revitalize the 3DS business and broaden its customer base through the release of titles including Pokémon Sun and Moon, Mario Party: Star Rush and third-party titles.
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