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Nintendo Working on Figurine Line, No New Hardware Until Customers Happy with Wii U

At today's Nintendo financial meeting, president Satoru Iwata addressed the news regarding Nintendo's poor financial results, and also detailed the company's plans for the rest of the year.

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JohnathanACE4063d ago (Edited 4063d ago )

So Nintendo is going the Skylanders route? Well since I like collecting Nintendo merchandise anyways I'll defiantly be buying these. Wounder what games they'll work with?

Metallox4063d ago

Judging from that teaser image, I'd say no, Nintendo is not going the Skylanders route.

JohnathanACE4063d ago (Edited 4063d ago )

Well from the looks of it, the figures will work with multiple games. Perhaps this is Nintendo's answer to certain DLC?

Kevlar0094063d ago (Edited 4063d ago )

Either Nintendo will create an open world game where you can use the characters, or have first party games implement the figurines into their games. Like you can swap Link's model for a Samus or Mario skin. Imagine playing a 3D Mario game with a Ridley model. I could see these being used in Co-op, where the second player is the figurine.

There's a lot of stuff they can do, it depends on how much they want to invest in each game. They could be simple as Mario's hat has the symbol of a figurine, or a fighting game that includes 15 characters but you expand with more figurines.

If there's a cool figurine I like I would probably buy it just for the figurine. Someone could not even own a WiiU and just but them. Somehow Nintendo wins

ritsuka6664063d ago

No suprised... Skyklanders games is really popular in this days ,so good move of Nintendo.

3-4-54063d ago

Nintendo making toys that interact with games = Money

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mikel10154063d ago

I'm glad that they're not giving up on the Wii U. Ditching it with over 6 mil would absolutely ruin the trust of anyone who had the Wii U. That's why Sega failed, they kept releasing hardware while ditching the userbase. Can't wait to see what they have in store for E3!

GeofferyPeterson4063d ago

6 million people bought the WiiU? Are you sure about that?

JohnathanACE4063d ago

Its gonna be a lot more than just 6 million once Mario Kart and Smash come out.

LOL_WUT4063d ago

Lets not get ahead of ourselves ;)

Mikito114063d ago

Yes it's been stated by nintendo.. 6.17 million.. It's fact

JoshBatman4063d ago

As much as I want to see the Wii U flourish, I have to admit that it's pretty much just because of my love of 1st-party Nintendo titles. My Wii U's collecting dust next to my PS4, 360, and PC...hopefully Smash and Mario Kart will change that, but for how long?

That being said, at least as far as I'm concerned, I don't know that figurines aren't the way to revive my interest in Nintendo. Still, can't knock how successful Skylanders has been.

BoneBone4063d ago (Edited 4063d ago )

Hyrule Warriors
Fatal Frame
Shin Megami
Xenoblade 2
Smash Bros
Sonic Boom
Bayonetta 2
Mario Kart 8
Watch Dogs
Advanced Warfare
Project CARS.

How much spare time and money do you actually have?

Ck1x4063d ago

I'm confused, that means all of your systems are collecting dust the way you phrased that...
Technically I turn my TV on every day and it still collects dust, so I really don't understand why people continue to use phrases like this.

Ck1x4063d ago

To be honest, from what's already available on the WiiU and what's coming out this year. If you're not interested in any of the games then you should probably just sell your WiiU, because it's probably not the system for you!

Benjaminkno4063d ago

Im seeing more potential here. WiiU is worth the attention. The gamepad is glorious. Head to toe a great console. I think I'll just call it my "Nintendo" though.

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Nintendo Switch 2 sales shatters records, most-sold console in 24-hour period

The Nintendo Switch 2 has set a new record by selling over 3 million units within 24 hours, tripling the PlayStation 4’s previous launch day sales.

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Jin_Sakai14d ago

Crazy. Switch 2 is going to do very well.

darthv7213d ago (Edited 13d ago )

No doubt, but.... the current price is out of the realm of the average parent / kid to buy like the SW1 was. So this launch achievement is from those of us with more disposable income.

The number of SW2 specific titles pales in comparison to the variety of SW1 games that get a performance boost right out of the box on this. And like the SX and PS5 before it, you can bet the majority are going to be using it as a means to better enjoy their existing titles that can benefit.

This may have been quick out of the gate... so was the WiiU. I quite enjoy it for what it is, but am keeping my expectations in check.

GenoPurpel13d ago (Edited 13d ago )

The Switch 2’s price point is great and fine and it’s still cheaper than the current gen of consoles aside from the Series S.

The only place I think they will fall short is their software sales, which also in turn may affect the hardware sales but not significantly. Parents will be fine paying for the system for their kids, but one look at an $80-$90 price tag for a single video game, that is where a lot of people will draw the line. Maybe not so much the people who are in the “willing to pay because I buy deluxe editions anyway” crowd, but for parents specifically, more sacrifices are gonna need to be made in their choices of gifts for their kids.

OtterX13d ago

As a parent of 3 with a very modest income, it was very affordable bc I already had an immense library of games, and the Mario Kart bundle came out to only about €50 more than a standard bundle. Both Zeldas were upgraded w Family Expansion Pass that I already had. Many games were upgraded for free. The only additional game I bought was Fast Fusion for 14.99 which was a great purchase!

Killer2020UK13d ago

People seem to forget that the Switch was $299 at launch which in today's money is roughly $400. That makes the Switch 2 a $50 increase when inflation is taken into account compared to the original.

Yes, people have less spending power on average compared to 2017 (Switch launch year) but this is not the MASSIVE price hike that people are making out Nintendo to be doing.

raWfodog13d ago

“No doubt, but.... the current price is out of the realm of the average parent / kid to buy like the SW1 was. So this launch achievement is from those of us with more disposable income.”

It could also be many people rushing to buy to avoid any possible tariff hikes in the future, but I think it’s still a good sign that many people still want physical consoles. Congrats to Nintendo! I’m not getting one at this time though (unless I get it for a Xmas present for one of my kids).

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1Victor13d ago

Congratulations Nintendo on finding the happy medium between their weak console and their invincible handheld plus learning from Sony and clearly defining the new console from the old unlike their Wii and Wii U just add a higher number simple yet effective 👍👍

victorMaje14d ago

Are people that keen on $90 games?
Is it true some remasters will also be $90?

DankSinatra14d ago

Tell me you don't research without telling me you don't research.

victorMaje13d ago

Nope. I didn’t research, I don’t own any Nintendo consoles and I had read on here something about $90 games on switch 2, so I guess it’s good now, people can calm down. Have a nice day :)

1nsomniac13d ago

I bought the Switch 2 I won’t be buying games at MK prices. I don’t ever pay over £45 for my games. Even my Nintendo switch exclusives I never paid more than £33 for.

franwex13d ago

I think the typo you put was meant to be $80.
Anyway, the answer to those questions seem to be yes.

victorMaje13d ago

Looks like I’ve been enlightened about the amount. Happy to see it’s not $90.

Sgt_Slaughter12d ago

Don't get your news from clickbait TikTokers/YouTubers, only go to the source (Nintendo) or reliable new outlets like IGN.

No game is $90 on the Switch 2, and they will never go there. Most games will be under $80, too.

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gold_drake14d ago

cool
wasnt expecting it not to sell well

Profchaos14d ago

Its crazy that it's both the highest selling console on day 1 and people can walk into a store and buy it with no pre order

Ashunderfire8614d ago

Yup while I was waiting in line from Best Buy for Switch 2, like I did for Switch 1 back in 2017, every waiting 12am was going to get a Switch 2! I was in the no preorder line too!

My friend manage to get 4 Switch 2s at his GameStop store, that was lowkey not busy at all. Got them all for himself and his family. Super easy to get a Switch 2 over PS5.

Profchaos14d ago

The struggle to get a ps5 was real had mates wait over 2 years for stock i got lucky and got it day 1 but still

Ashunderfire8613d ago

I know and I also struggled getting a preorder for the PS5, when Walmart, Best Buy among other retailers open their preorders a day early before most of us realize it. I got my PS5 launch day thanks to YouTube Live Streamer Jake Randell. He helps people get preorders and launch consoles.

Neonridr13d ago

the PS5 also released during a global pandemic.

Ashunderfire8612d ago

It’s funny how I got disagrees for speaking the truth for what I experienced getting the Switch 2. Nintendo had more copies of Switch 2 than Sony for the PS5.

Don’t be butthurt about this very fact. People on here disagreeing with crazy reasons lol

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hiawa2314d ago

Doesn't that mean Nintendo made sure they had plenty of stock available at retail.

Profchaos14d ago

Yeah it's nice to see they prepped for it

adamwparker13d ago

Yeah, I remember reading an article over two years ago with Nintendo stating that they were going to do all that they could to make sure their next console didn't have the PS5/XBox reseller swiping /no stock fiasco happen to them.

Looks like they made sure production met demand. Refreshing to see that the reseller thing didn't trend and I hope a lot of people who bought multiple units for the sole reason to resell then at $1000 are now stuck with them.

jznrpg13d ago

It also means there isn’t a chip shortage when PS5/Xbox came out during pandemic

gold_drake14d ago

to be where fair, we had a current gen come out during covid ha

repsahj13d ago (Edited 13d ago )

I remembered I tried 7 pre-order events during the PS5 launch. I gave up and ended up buying 1 from a scalper. But now, I already secured 1 pre-order Switch 2 unit in my country very easy and without problems.

Neonridr13d ago

kudos to Nintendo for ensuring a healthy amount of stock.

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Terry_B14d ago

Unlike the Switch 2 , the Playstation 4 was not sold on the same day in most regions.

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Nintendo Has Confirmed It Will Be Attending GamesCom 2025

Company skipped last year's event.

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Obscure_Observer33d ago

Not surprising at all.

I mean, they´ll be releasing a new console in a few weeks.

repsahj32d ago

I hope they show new Switch 2 exclusive games.

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Nintendo Predicts to Sell 15 Million Switch 2 by March 2026; Switch Has Sold 152.12 Million Units

Nintendo has announced its financial results for the full fiscal year, alongside an update to Nintendo Switch shipments and more data, including a prediction for Switch 2 hardware and software.

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gold_drake45d ago

well, the switch 2 has two holidays in the us, thanksgiving and Christmas.

so id say its fairly possible. the rest of the world will also grab them

Abriael45d ago

Yeah doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility as long as they have enough supply.

Si-Fly44d ago

Do people buy each other games consoles for Thanksgiving? I’m in Europe and always assumed it was just Christmas where gifts were exchanged.

Skate-AK44d ago

I don't think it's so much Thanksgiving, but that Black Friday is the day after.

darthv7244d ago (Edited 44d ago )

That time is often referred to as the start of the Xmas shopping season. For the last few years, retailers would do 'black Friday' deals at various times throughout the year. While many still prefer to start their shopping in the mid to late November, others will just buy when they feel the time (and prices) are right for them.

gold_drake44d ago

i guess its more black friday, should have been more clear ha

GotGame81844d ago (Edited 44d ago )

Thanksgiving kicks off the Christmas Holiday.

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Agent7544d ago

Switch and Switch are a different kettle of fish. A sell out at launch by the diehards, strong sales, then the non diehards will be put off by the £75 ($99) games, including the stupid download cards which are topping £65 ($85). Not rocket science to work out how the Switch 2 is going to pan out. The PS5 has sold well, but games at £70, sales have been low. As game sales drop, prices will rise. Sony could knock out all their games for £40 and still make a killing selling more games. There's no denying that a gaming crash is looming.

Rancegamerx44d ago

I agree, I don't see the Switch 2 selling anywhere near the numbers that these predictions suggest or what the general buzz is implying. While the initial sales will likely be strong, driven by diehard fans, I anticipate a gradual decline. It may not drop off immediately, but over time, sales will inevitably taper.

PRIMORDUS44d ago

Not paying for something that's not worth more than the price it was advertised, which is $449 - $499.

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