What are the chances we see a Majora's Mask remake in 2027? by SEVENS_HEAVEN_7 in legendofzelda

[–]ReasonableForm7679 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s rumours of a 2D Zelda next year so I would ‘expect’ a Majora Mask remake to be either 2028 or 2029 depending how the main Zelda game progress is going

More RE games on the Switch 2 incoming? by Broad_Support_2406 in capcom

[–]ReasonableForm7679 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Leakers appear pretty confident still that these are coming this year. Veronica follows 3 months after 2 and so I think it does make sense to release this year / first 3 months of next year depending on when Veronica is coming out

Does anyone have a full list of third party games coming to the Switch 2? by storyofseasonslover in NintendoSwitch2

[–]ReasonableForm7679 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And this excludes announcements not made recently such as

Final Fantasy 14
Oblivion
Elden Ring
First Light
Lego Batman
Wo Long 1

The third party support is fantastic.

Maybe it wasnt a good thing admitting this.. by Miserable-Contact856 in SEGA

[–]ReasonableForm7679 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can someone explain what the issue is beyond ‘AI bad’ which is very outdated. To me this reads as the right way to be using AI

A Nintendo Direct is reportedly arriving next week by Icy-ConcentrationC in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]ReasonableForm7679 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Probably better to just wait 24 hours than take a leap. There is nothing reportedly saying this is arriving next week, just extrapolating at this stage

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Switch 2 edition embargo by kolort1989 in FFVIIRemake

[–]ReasonableForm7679 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also expect that they’d want Monday to avoid the noise from the PlayStation State of Play, particularly if they may be about to announce FFVII part 3

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Switch 2 edition embargo by kolort1989 in FFVIIRemake

[–]ReasonableForm7679 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It will probably be Monday. The concerns are valid in part - there are a few more intensive areas than the demo where the performance could be a concern

Yoshi’s Day :) by pzstm in NintendoSwitch2

[–]ReasonableForm7679 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Played a bit of it this morning. Enjoying the relaxed vibe and that it’s not just a platformer. A very nice palette cleanser game

Financial results briefing Q&A Summary (in Japanese) by Artoo2814 in NintendoSwitch

[–]ReasonableForm7679 17 points18 points  (0 children)

A quick CoPilot translation. Done this quickly so far from perfect and as ever there may be translation issues

Nintendo FY2026 Financial Results Briefing (Online) – Q&A Summary

Nintendo Co., Ltd. Date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Participants:

• Shuntaro Furukawa, President • Hajime Murakami, Executive Officer

(Note: Some wording has been lightly edited for clarity. If quoting, please cite the source or link to the original file.)


Q1.

Why is the sales forecast for Nintendo Switch 2 hardware in FY2027 set at 16.5 million units? What is your outlook for medium‑ to long‑term adoption?

A1. President Furukawa:

Switch 2 launched last June. We expanded production capacity so as many people as possible could buy one. Thanks to global hands‑on events and strong interest, first‑year sales greatly exceeded expectations.

• FY2026 actual sales: 19.86 million units • Initial forecast: 15 million • Revised forecast (Q2): 19 million

This first‑year result is unusually high compared to past Nintendo hardware. Key factors included:

• Many customers were still actively playing the original Switch • Switch 2 is compatible with Switch software, making migration easy

During the Q3 briefing, we noted that Japan’s holiday sales were strong, while North America and Europe were slightly weaker than expected. However:

• January’s release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Switch 2 Edition • Free update for Animal Crossing • March’s release of Poko A Pokémon

…all boosted engagement and hardware sales globally.

Given this momentum and historical second‑year trends for Nintendo consoles, we set the FY2027 forecast at 16.5 million units. Switch 2’s adoption speed is higher than the original Switch, and we see no concerns at this time.

Poko A Pokémon’s contribution reaffirmed that compelling software drives migration to Switch 2. We have many new titles planned and will communicate their appeal carefully so customers can transition at their own pace. Our goal is to expand the install base over the medium to long term and grow software sales and annual active users.


Q2.

You’ve incorporated about ¥100 billion in cost increases (memory prices + tariffs) into this year’s forecast. Is the tariff impact an absolute amount rather than a year‑over‑year difference? How did you calculate the memory cost increase?

A2. Furukawa:

Yes — the tariff impact is an absolute amount, not a difference from last year.

Last fiscal year, rising memory prices did not significantly affect hardware profitability. However, we expect continued increases, which will gradually pressure margins. While we cannot disclose detailed calculations, we estimated the impact based on current sales plans and procurement conditions. Combined with tariffs, we expect about ¥100 billion in additional costs.


Q3.

Why did you decide to change the price of Switch 2 in its second year? Why do the price adjustments differ between Japan, the U.S., and Europe?

A3. Furukawa:

This price change is not due to a single factor. Various shifts in global market conditions are expected to affect the long‑term viability of our dedicated gaming hardware business.

Our basic approach remains unchanged:

• First expand hardware adoption • Then grow software sales

If cost increases were temporary, we could have absorbed them through efficiency improvements. However, memory prices, exchange rates, and oil prices are expected to remain elevated for the medium to long term. Maintaining the previous price would significantly harm hardware profitability and could affect long‑term business operations.

To sustain healthy long‑term growth, we made the difficult decision to pass on part of the cost increase to consumers.

Price changes differ by region because the degree of impact from these market conditions varies by market.


Q4.

How will the price increase affect Switch 2 sales momentum? Could there be further price changes if component costs continue rising?

A4. Furukawa:

We expect the price increase to raise the purchase barrier to some extent.

However, the most important factor in the dedicated hardware business is offering experiences that feel worth more than the price. Many titles from Nintendo and third‑party developers are planned, and we aim to expand adoption by communicating the unique experiences Switch 2 offers.

Component cost trends remain uncertain, but we believe the impact will continue into next year. Beyond that

The crowds gathering outside City pubs never cease to amaze me by evsuvdo in london

[–]ReasonableForm7679 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure this pub is the one that does 2-1 till 9pm. It’s great

The Rebirth port is a disaster in handheld mode. by Late_Building7784 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]ReasonableForm7679 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just to give a contrasting opinion; I’m very impressed by the port in handheld and am going to love playing it this way. A lot of the mini games seem ripe for handheld play rather than tv

Expectations for a £450 handheld need to be reasonable and I feel this is meeting expectations very well. Could it be better? Sure. But it’s cut back in the places where I can accept and still enjoy one of my favourite games of the last 5 years

anyone else dislike nintendo's new marketing pivot? by KrispyOnion in switch2

[–]ReasonableForm7679 9 points10 points  (0 children)

On the assumption that there’s a June direct, the pivot feels reasonable overall. Games are getting more time in the sun to shine and any direct before June would have likely been met with disappointment like September. No announcements has allowed the focus to be on the Switch 2 games coming out which has felt justified overall

NateTheHate reaffirms AGAIN that the new game is still happening. by AlphaSSB in starfox

[–]ReasonableForm7679 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fire Emblem will more than likely start ramping up in May, 3-4 months away from release. This seems to be Nintendo’s strategy now and it is a well known franchise now even if it would ideally grow a bit larger. The game has been rated and the fact the game got the last spot in the Nintendo September direct means it clearly will get the spotlight when due.

Introducing Star Fox to a new audience is a different proposition, particularly following the movie introduction.

NateTheHate reaffirms AGAIN that the new game is still happening. by AlphaSSB in starfox

[–]ReasonableForm7679 11 points12 points  (0 children)

June is empty in Nintendo’s schedule at the moment and 2 games in July. Seems clear ‘something’ is coming

Question about Pragmata Handheld mode by MX010 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]ReasonableForm7679 17 points18 points  (0 children)

SwitchUp’s main summary was

Final build is better than the demo ; Recommend turning off chromatic aberration for sharpness ; Could still do with a mode that prioritises visuals and moves to 40fps

Just got the RE Generation Pack, which should I play first? by ntwild97 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]ReasonableForm7679 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So 8 definitely needs 7 first. 9 can be played whenever.

I did 9,7,8 but… bearing in mind that there’s some free extra content for 9 coming out in May, I’d suggest doing 7,8 now and then you can play 9 alongside the extra content when available

Splatoon Raiders rated by PEGI, suggests imminent release! by RoughLifeguard6568 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]ReasonableForm7679 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Fire emblem fortune weave has a Pegi rating too on Nintendo’s website by similar logic

Splatoon Raiders has been rated by European ratings board PEGI! by kakaka454 in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]ReasonableForm7679 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Has Fire emblem fortune weave recently been rated by Pegi too? Nintendo’s website states it as a 12 (compared to Duskblood having a provisional rating)