Making a software-led integrated hardware-and-software business the core business

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「The Company released The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, adding gameplay and other new elements unique to Nintendo Switch 2 to Nintendo Switch software.」

「For Nintendo Switch 2, following the October release of Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and a bundle including the title, the Company plans to release Kirby Air Riders in November and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Nintendo Switch 2 Edition in December. Numerous titles from third-party software developers are also scheduled for release. The Company aims to expand the platform's user base by maintaining interest in titles already released and continuing to introduce these new titles.」

「As a result, Nintendo Switch 2 hardware unit sales were 10.36 million and Nintendo Switch 2 software unit sales were 20.62 million. Nintendo Switch hardware unit sales were 1.89 million and Nintendo Switch software unit sales were 61.56 million.」

「The Company launched Nintendo Switch 2, a new dedicated video game console, on 5 June 2025. As the successor to Nintendo Switch, which has been embraced by many customers worldwide, Nintendo Switch 2 inherits its predecessor's user base, and the Company will focus on enabling even more customers to enjoy it.」

「For software, following the launches of Super Mario Party Jamboree (October) and Mario & Luigi: Brothership (November), the Company plans to release titles including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (January 2025). Third-party software developers also plan to release a wide variety of titles. By continuing to introduce new titles in addition to those already released, the Company will work to keep the platform active.」

「As a result, 9 titles, including titles from third-party software developers, sold more than 1 million units during the period. Hardware unit sales were 4.72 million and software unit sales were 70.28 million.」

「Hardware unit sales for the period were 15.7 million, down 12.6% year on year, while software unit sales were 199.67 million, down 6.7%. Although both declined year on year, sales remained solid for a platform entering its eighth year since launch.」

「As a result, the number of million-selling titles during the fiscal year was 24, including third-party titles. Although Nintendo Switch is entering its seventh year since launch, sales remain stable. Hardware sales totaled 13.74 million units, down 7.8% year on year, and software sales totaled 163.95 million copies, down 4.7%.」

「In software, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the first completely new title in approximately 11 years in the side-scrolling action game series, launched in October. Detective Pikachu Returns also launched in October. Toward the year-end sales season, WarioWare: Move It! and Super Mario RPG are scheduled for release in November. The second part of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero additional content for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, The Indigo Disk, is scheduled for distribution in December. A diverse range of titles from third-party software publishers is also scheduled for release. In addition to titles already released, we will work to activate the platform by continuously introducing new titles and additional content.」

「During the first six months of the fiscal year, the Nintendo Switch business saw steady sales of new titles released during the period, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, launched in May, which sold 19.50 million copies, and Pikmin 4, launched in July, which sold 2.61 million. As a result, hardware sales totaled 6.84 million units, up 2.4% year on year, and software sales totaled 97.08 million copies, up 1.8%.」

「In software, following the July launch of Pikmin 4, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is scheduled for October and Super Mario RPG for November. A diverse range of titles from third-party software publishers is also scheduled for release. In addition to titles already released, we will work to activate the platform by continuing to introduce new titles and additional content.」

「As a result, hardware sales totaled 3.91 million units, up 13.9% year on year, and software sales totaled 52.21 million copies, up 26.1%.」

「As a result, the number of million-selling titles during the fiscal year was 35, including titles from third-party software publishers.」

「During the first nine months of the fiscal year, the Nintendo Switch business got off to a strong start with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which sold 20.61 million copies. Other new titles released during the period also increased sales steadily, with Splatoon 3 selling 10.13 million copies and Nintendo Switch Sports 8.61 million. Among titles released by the end of the previous fiscal year, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe sold 6.66 million copies, bringing cumulative sales to 52.00 million, while Kirby and the Forgotten Land sold 3.47 million, bringing cumulative sales to 6.12 million. As a result, the number of million-selling titles during the period was 27, including third-party titles. Hardware sales totaled 14.91 million units, down 21.3% year on year, partly because production was disrupted by shortages of semiconductor components and other factors until around the end of summer. Software sales totaled 172.11 million copies, down 4.0%, partly reflecting the decline in hardware sales.」

「For Nintendo Switch, following the October launch of Bayonetta 3, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is scheduled for November, Fire Emblem Engage for January 2023, and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe for February. Diverse and appealing titles from third-party software publishers are also scheduled for release. We will work to activate the platform by continuing to introduce new titles in addition to popular titles already released.」

「Third-party titles also increased sales, bringing the number of million-selling titles during the period to 15, including third-party titles. As a result, software sales totaled 95.41 million copies, up 1.6% year on year. Hardware sales, meanwhile, totaled 6.68 million units, down 19.2% year on year, partly due to shortages of semiconductor components and other factors.」

「For Nintendo Switch hardware, we will maintain sales momentum and seek to expand its installed base further by continuing to communicate the appeal of the three models. In software, following the July launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Splatoon 3 is scheduled for September, Bayonetta 3 for October, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for November. Diverse and appealing titles from third-party software publishers are also scheduled for release. We will work to activate the platform by continuing to introduce new titles in addition to popular titles already released.」

「As a result, hardware sales totaled 3.43 million units and software sales totaled 41.41 million copies. However, partly due to shortages of semiconductor components and other factors, hardware sales decreased 22.9% year on year and software sales decreased 8.6%.」

「Sales of each of the three models, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch (OLED Model), and Nintendo Switch Lite, increased in a balanced manner. As a result of stable overall hardware sales, hardware sales totaled 23.06 million units.」

「During the first nine months of the fiscal year, Nintendo Switch (OLED Model), launched in October, made a strong start. After its launch, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite also maintained their momentum, and sales of all three models increased in a balanced manner.」

「We will highlight the appeal of the three hardware models, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch (OLED Model), and aim to expand sales further. In software, following the launches of Metroid Dread and Mario Party Superstars in October, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl will launch in November, Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain in December, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus in January.」

「As a result, hardware sales totaled 8.28 million units, down 34.0% year on year, and software sales totaled 93.89 million copies, down 6.3%.」

「For Nintendo Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD will launch in July, WarioWare: Get It Together! in September, Metroid Dread and Mario Party Superstars in October, and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl in November. Numerous diverse and appealing titles from third-party software publishers are also scheduled for release. In addition to new titles, we will work to activate the platform by strengthening sales of popular titles already released.」

「As a result, hardware sales totaled 4.45 million units and software sales totaled 45.29 million copies. However, because Animal Crossing: New Horizons, released in March 2020, had driven hardware and software sales substantially in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year, hardware sales decreased 21.7% year on year and software sales decreased 10.2%.」

「To deliver this unique entertainment experience, we will place the integrated hardware-software dedicated game console business at the core of management and, based on the belief that people will eventually tire of any form of entertainment, continue proposing original products and services for people everywhere.」

「During the nine-month period ended 31 December, on Nintendo Switch, Paper Mario: The Origami King, released in July, sold 3.05 million copies, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, released in September as one of the campaign titles commemorating the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., sold 8.32 million, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, released in October, sold 1.08 million, and Pikmin 3 Deluxe sold 1.94 million, all recording strong sales. Titles released by the previous fiscal year also continued to perform well without losing momentum, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons, with 19.41 million copies sold during the period and 31.18 million cumulatively, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, with 8.64 million during the period and 33.41 million cumulatively, and Ring Fit Adventure, with 5.95 million during the period and 8.68 million cumulatively. These titles made a significant contribution to hardware sales. Software publishers' titles also increased sales, and the number of million-seller titles during the period totaled 29, including those titles. As a result, hardware unit sales totaled 24.10 million, up 35.8% year on year, and software unit sales totaled 176.10 million, up 43.0%.」

「Third-party titles also increased sales, bringing the number of million-selling titles during the period to 20, including third-party titles. As a result, hardware and software sales both exceeded the previous year's results, with hardware sales totaling 12.53 million units, up 80.9% year on year, and software sales totaling 100.25 million copies, up 71.4%.」

「As a result, sales of both hardware and software exceeded the previous fiscal year's results. Hardware sales totaled 5.68 million units, up 166.6% year on year, and software sales totaled 50.43 million copies, up 123.0%.」

「As a result, sales of both hardware and software exceeded the previous year's strong results. Hardware sales totaled 21.03 million units, up 24.0% year on year, and software sales totaled 168.72 million copies, up 42.3%.」

「For Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, a smaller, lighter, more portable handheld-only model, launched in September. Nintendo Switch also continued to perform well without losing momentum, leading to strong growth in sales of the Nintendo Switch family. Pokémon Sword and Shield became a major hit, selling 16.06 million copies, while Luigi's Mansion 3 and Super Mario Maker 2 each sold more than 5 million copies. Popular titles already released by the end of the previous fiscal year and third-party titles also increased sales steadily. The number of million-selling titles during the period was 21, including third-party titles. As a result, hardware sales totaled 17.74 million units, up 22.5% year on year, and software sales totaled 123.13 million copies, up 30.1%.」

「For Nintendo Switch, Ring Fit Adventure and Luigi's Mansion 3 will launch in October, Pokémon Sword and Shield in November, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons in March 2020. Numerous diverse and appealing titles from third-party software publishers are also scheduled for release. We aim to activate the platform by continuously introducing new titles and strengthening sales of popular titles already released.」

「During the first six months of the fiscal year, a new Nintendo Switch model with longer battery life went on sale in August, followed in September by the launch of the smaller, lighter, more portable handheld-only Nintendo Switch Lite. In software, Super Mario Maker 2, launched in June, sold 3.93 million copies; Fire Emblem: Three Houses, launched in July, sold 2.29 million; and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, launched in September, sold 3.13 million. Popular titles already released by the end of the previous fiscal year and third-party titles also increased sales steadily. The number of million-selling titles during the period was 11, including third-party titles. As a result, hardware sales totaled 6.93 million units, up 36.7% year on year, and software sales totaled 58.49 million copies, up 38.8%.」

「For Nintendo Switch, we will launch Fire Emblem: Three Houses in July, ASTRAL CHAIN in August, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening in September, Luigi's Mansion 3 in October, Pokémon Sword and Shield in November, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons in March 2020. Numerous major titles from third-party software publishers are also scheduled for release, and we will continue to introduce a diverse range of appealing titles.」

「During the first quarter of the fiscal year, Super Mario Maker 2, launched in June for Nintendo Switch, recorded sales of 2.42 million copies and made a strong start. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also continued to perform steadily, selling 1.20 million copies during the period and reaching cumulative sales of 17.89 million copies. Titles launched before the previous fiscal year and third-party titles also increased sales. As a result, hardware sales totaled 2.13 million units, up 13.2% year on year, and software sales totaled 22.62 million copies, up 25.9%.」

「The dedicated game console business will remain at the core of management, with active resource investment in a unique, software-led integrated hardware-software platform business.」

「During the first nine months of the fiscal year, major Nintendo Switch hits contributed to platform activation. Super Mario Party, launched in October, sold 5.30 million copies; Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!, launched in November, sold 10.00 million; and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, launched in December, sold 12.08 million. Other titles and third-party titles also increased sales steadily, bringing the number of million-selling titles during the period to 20, including third-party titles. Software sales also provided a major lift to hardware sales during the year-end sales season. As a result, hardware sales totaled 14.49 million units, up 19.5% year on year, and software sales totaled 94.64 million copies, up 100.9%.」

「For Nintendo Switch, Super Mario Party will launch in October. In November, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!, together with the Monster Ball Plus accessory, which expands the ways to play these titles, will launch simultaneously. In December, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and amiibo featuring the characters newly joining the roster as fighters will launch simultaneously. By continuing to introduce appealing titles in addition to popular titles already released, we will further accelerate Nintendo Switch's momentum.」

「During the first six months of the fiscal year, Nintendo Switch hardware continued to gain traction, with sales of 5.07 million units, up 3.7% year on year. In software, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, launched in May, sold 1.67 million copies, while Mario Tennis Aces, launched in June, sold 2.16 million. Popular titles launched by the end of the previous fiscal year and titles from third-party software publishers also increased sales steadily. The number of million-selling titles during the period was 9, including third-party titles. As a result, software sales totaled 42.13 million copies, up 91.3% year on year.」

「During the first quarter of the fiscal year, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, launched in May for Nintendo Switch, proved popular and recorded worldwide sales of 1.40 million copies. Mario Tennis Aces, launched in June, also made a strong start with sales of 1.38 million copies. Nintendo Labo, launched in April as a new way to play, attracted attention in Japan and overseas and received highly favorable reviews from purchasers, with the series selling 1.39 million copies overall.」

「During the fiscal year, Nintendo Switch hardware continued to sell well worldwide, with sales totaling 15.05 million units. In software, Super Mario Odyssey proved popular worldwide and became a major hit, selling 10.41 million copies. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe sold 9.22 million copies and Splatoon 2 sold 6.02 million copies. The number of million-selling titles during the period was 12, including titles from third-party software publishers. As a result, software sales totaled 63.51 million copies.」

「During the first nine months of the fiscal year, production related to the Nintendo Switch platform moved into full swing. Mainly as a result, production value totaled ¥848.198 billion, an increase of 235.5% year on year.」

「Nintendo Switch hardware continued to sell well after launch, with unit sales increasing substantially during the year-end sales season. In software, Super Mario Odyssey became a major hit, recording worldwide sales of 9.07 million copies after its October launch. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Splatoon 2, launched in April and July, respectively, sold 7.33 million and 4.91 million copies. The number of million-selling titles during the period was 8, including titles from third-party software publishers. As a result, hardware sales totaled 12.13 million units and software sales totaled 47.10 million copies.」

「During the first six months of the fiscal year, production related to the Nintendo Switch platform moved into full swing. Mainly as a result, production value totaled ¥462.329 billion, an increase of 246.4% year on year.」

「During the second quarter of the fiscal year (April to September 2017), Splatoon 2, launched in July for Nintendo Switch, proved popular in Japan and overseas and recorded sales of 3.61 million copies worldwide. Sales of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and ARMS, launched in April and June, respectively, also progressed steadily. Hardware sales totaled 4.89 million units, while software sales totaled 22.02 million copies.」

「During the first quarter of the fiscal year, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, launched in April for Nintendo Switch, performed well and recorded sales of 3.54 million copies worldwide. ARMS, launched in June, also made a strong start, selling 1.18 million copies worldwide. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, launched in the previous fiscal year, continued to perform steadily, selling 1.16 million copies worldwide, bringing cumulative sales to 3.92 million copies. Hardware sales totaled 1.97 million units, while software sales totaled 8.14 million copies.」

「In the dedicated game console business, we will continue to make our unique, software-led integrated hardware-software business the core of management and actively invest resources in Nintendo's distinctive platform business.」

「As before, we will make our unique, software-led integrated hardware-and-software business the core of our management strategy.」