Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said the company is not considering another Switch 2 price change right now, while the Nov 5 IR pack shows Switch 2 hardware at 26.35 million life-to-date and first-half shipments down 37.4% to 6.49 million. Here is the official table, what Furukawa actually signaled about memory, and the nuance other outlets flagged about future hikes.
Last checked on November 6, 2026. Official Unit figures from Nintendo’s Financial Results Explanatory Material (2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending March 2027, Nov 5, 2026). Price comments are from the earnings call as reported by Reuters via The Verge and GamesRadar+ — labeled clearly below.
Official Switch 2 sell-in numbers
| Metric | Figure | Period | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switch 2 hardware (H1) | 6.49 million | Apr 1–Sep 30, 2026 | Official |
| YoY hardware change | -37.4% | vs FY26 H1 10.36M | Official |
| Switch 2 hardware life-to-date | 26.35 million | As of Sep 30, 2026 | Official |
| Switch 2 software (H1) | 24.49 million | +18.8% YoY | Official |
| Switch 2 software life-to-date | 73.21 million | As of Sep 30, 2026 | Official |
| FY27 hardware forecast | 16.50 million | Unchanged vs May 8 outlook | Official |
| Group net sales (H1) | ¥966.0 bn | -12.1% YoY | Official |
| Operating profit (H1) | ¥216.5 bn | +49.1% YoY | Official |
Official Nintendo also notes Q2 hardware of about 2.67 million Switch 2 units in the quarterly trend chart, and calls out software hits such as Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (8.81M), Rhythm Heaven Groove (2.89M) and Splatoon Raiders (2.42M) in the H1 commentary.
What Furukawa said about price and memory
Official via Reuters coverage (The Verge, GamesRadar+): Furukawa said Nintendo is “not considering additional changes” to the Switch 2 price, and that “there has been no major change to the memory situation and Nintendo is in a position to secure sufficient quantities.”
Reported Context from the same coverage: Switch 2 already took a $50 hike earlier in 2026 to a $499 starting price in the US. Microsoft and Sony have also raised console prices amid the AI-driven memory squeeze.
Reported GamesRadar+ notes Furukawa has previously left the door open to later flexibility if component costs cannot be absorbed over the medium to long term. So “not considering additional changes” is a now statement, not a forever price lock. We will update this page if Nintendo revises MSRP.
What the forecast already prices in
Official Nintendo left the full-year consolidated forecast unchanged from May 8, 2026. The assumptions slide still includes roughly ¥100.0 billion of impact from rising component prices (especially memory) and related items — meaning the company is absorbing pressure in the plan without a new consumer price hike in this update.
Buyer checklist (November 2026)
- Expect the current regional MSRP to hold for now — Furukawa is not signaling another immediate hike.
- Watch Black Friday / holiday bundles rather than hoping for a cut; Nintendo did not announce a price drop.
- If you are shopping Switch 2 software this month, note Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy is listed for November 12 in the same IR title list.
- Cross-check console deals against our PS Store Black Friday dates and the wider November release calendar.
- Bookmark this page — we will revise the facts table if Nintendo changes MSRP or the 16.5M hardware forecast.
Frequently asked questions
Did Nintendo cut the Switch 2 price?
No. Furukawa said Nintendo is not considering additional price changes right now. That freezes the current MSRP; it is not a markdown.
How many Switch 2 consoles has Nintendo sold?
26.35 million life-to-date as of September 30, 2026, per the Nov 5 IR pack (units in ten thousands totaling 2,635).
Why did first-half hardware fall 37.4%?
Nintendo sold 6.49 million Switch 2 units in FY27 H1 versus 10.36 million in FY26 H1. The IR commentary still calls adoption solid, with software up 18.8%.
Is another price hike impossible?
Not forever. Coverage notes Furukawa has previously said Nintendo would respond flexibly if component costs cannot be absorbed later. Today’s line is about not planning another change now.
Did Nintendo change its full-year forecast?
No. The FY ending March 2027 consolidated forecast remains unchanged from May 8, 2026, including a 16.50 million Switch 2 hardware outlook.