Nintendo Switch Sales Decline , As Chip Shortage Continues.
The Verge reports that Nintendo continues
to struggle to meet its Switch production targets
due to the ongoing global chip shortage. .
The Verge reports that Nintendo continues
to struggle to meet its Switch production targets
due to the ongoing global chip shortage. .
On August 3, Nintendo said the chip shortage contributed to a new 23% decline in console sales to 3.43 million in the second quarter.
On August 3, Nintendo said the chip shortage contributed to a new 23% decline in console sales to 3.43 million in the second quarter.
Nintendo Switch sales were
down 60% to 1.32 million
units for the quarter. .
Nintendo Switch sales were
down 60% to 1.32 million
units for the quarter. .
Sales for the Switch Lite
were down almost 50%
to just 0.59 million. .
Sales for the Switch Lite
were down almost 50%
to just 0.59 million. .
Software sales
were also down 8.6% to
just under 41.5 million units. .
Software sales
were also down 8.6% to
just under 41.5 million units. .
Nintendo still reportedly expects
to sell 21 million consoles
by March 2023.
Production was impacted by factors such
as the global shortage of semiconductor
components, resulting in a decrease
in hardware shipments and subsequent
decline in overall sales, Nintendo, via The Verge.
Nintendo said in its earnings release that
the company expects chip procurement to , “gradually improve from late
summer towards autumn.”.
Nintendo said in its earnings release that
the company expects chip procurement to , “gradually improve from late
summer towards autumn.”.
The company has already sold
a total of over 111 million
Switch consoles.
According to Nintendo, "demand remains stable" around the world despite the age of the console.
According to Nintendo, "demand remains stable" around the world despite the age of the console