Ah, leading this to seem more true
Nintendo Plans New Version of Switch Next Year
Nintendo plans to release a new version of its Switch videogame console next year to maintain the sales momentum of the device.
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As stated by Nintendo's own Full FY financial results back in April, up to March 31st 2019 the levels of inventory were way higher than usual. That means that Nintendo stocked up Switch systems and (presumably) production of new units has slowed down considerably for months. It's not just right now that production has decreased, due to shifting factories: the slowdown has been going on for a while
You havent seen any reactions because theres been nothing but hype from the trailers
I'm not Chris, but not necessarily. Aside from the possibility that moving the production location might have temporarily affected Nintendo's stockpiles, there could also be the possibility that, as a cost-cutting move, they're switching some of the components of the current Switch model for ones that are also used in the revised models. That way, there could be a change in production, affecting stock, but with the final product not being a different model from the consumers' standpoint.
Did the DS Lite substitute the DS?
Did the DSi substitute the DS Lite?
Did the DSi XL substitute the DSi?
If it's just a form-factor difference, there's no need for replacement. However, 'new models' indeed substitute the old model, unless it's a budget option (such as the 2DS). I fully expect Nintendo to reveal a new Switch model (perhaps two, even) that will replace the current Switch. Compare it with the DS Lite, and then another handheld-only model that will be cheaper, which I compare to the 2DS: cheap, robust, but still a good value proposition if you want to enjoy the Switch's content on the go.
Did the DSi substitute the DS Lite?
Did the DSi XL substitute the DSi?
If it's just a form-factor difference, there's no need for replacement. However, 'new models' indeed substitute the old model, unless it's a budget option (such as the 2DS). I fully expect Nintendo to reveal a new Switch model (perhaps two, even) that will replace the current Switch. Compare it with the DS Lite, and then another handheld-only model that will be cheaper, which I compare to the 2DS: cheap, robust, but still a good value proposition if you want to enjoy the Switch's content on the go.
Dengeki:
Mario at 163k with 55% sell-through
PowaPro at 79k with 65% sell-through)
Looks like MC is the outlier this time, Amazon may have accounted for a big chunk of sales.
Mario at 163k with 55% sell-through
PowaPro at 79k with 65% sell-through)
Looks like MC is the outlier this time, Amazon may have accounted for a big chunk of sales.
Nintendo has created the first game in which you can design your own shipments and sales.
Yeah I can't think of a reason to keep the old Switch around, it'll be a lot simpler for them just to make one model in that form. The processor for the current one is supposedly getting more expensive to make as it's on an end of life process, so it should at least need its innards revising even if it looks the same outside.
It's not as clear-cut as you're arguing. First, many people might still buy Splatoon 2 without playing it online, especially young kids (which, I suspect, are the bulk of late sales); second, your data about NSO subscription are relative to all Switch owners rather than new Switch ones that are cumulating week after week--Splatoon 2 and other evergreen sales mostly come from new owners.
The presence of a correlation doesn't imply causation, especially because it is such a short term correlation. Indeed, I already proved that the launch of NSO happened along with the end of Splatoon 2 bundles and the end of Summer which likely impacted sales.
The fact that Splatoon 2 is selling around 5k units two years after release is nothing unexpected, rather it is an obvious result considering how much sales the game has cumulated. Smash is already selling less than Splatoon 2, launch aligned: because it has already achieved a critical sales mass. Two years from release Smash is going to sell less than how it's selling now.
Thanks, that might be a good reason.
Well, DS Lite in fact substituted DS.
DS had shortages before DS Lite came out too. And even after DS Lite launched, they couldn't keep up with demand.
17./11. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World [Best Price] # <ACT> (Capcom) {2018.08.02} (¥4.990) - 3.550 / 64.658 <80-100%> (+7%)
The best price version showing good legs. Makes me wonder how much world will sell when all is said and done. Icebourne will surely give it a healthy boost. Should end up between 3.5 and 4m.
The best price version showing good legs. Makes me wonder how much world will sell when all is said and done. Icebourne will surely give it a healthy boost. Should end up between 3.5 and 4m.
This was already known, actually. The real deal is that the game is clearly labeled at the first on Switch, and that the western release was confirmed in the PR (which is highly unusual for Japanese PR).
West:
Switch:
So SMM2 bombed so hard, even Nintendo lost confidence and is about to pull a Dreamcast on us. Great.
There's no separate SKU. You buy the console, you get your voucher.
Nintendo lists all the eligible packs on this page, and it includes the Monster Hunter bundle which has been discontinued ages ago.
Hell, you could say the fact they include even bundles that are out of stock at most retailers is a sign they're clearing stock.
If yes, that'd be one hell of a logistical marvel if they pulled that one off.
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Playstation 4 version of Samurai Spirits Sales (Phyiscal Shipment + DL) has surpassed 40k in Japan in one week.
SNK even provided sales breakdown between physical and digital - with package selling 30,179 copies, and digital selling 10,427 copies - resulting in total of 40,606 sales.
They are giving away free PS Theme for celebrating this milestone.
SNK even provided sales breakdown between physical and digital - with package selling 30,179 copies, and digital selling 10,427 copies - resulting in total of 40,606 sales.
They are giving away free PS Theme for celebrating this milestone.
I like celebrating modest milestones like this. Even though the audience is small it's appreciated.
On a side note Switch June 2018 sales were 177k vs 166k for this year. The big releases for last June were Minecraft and Mario Tennis.
Actual shipment AND digital numbers for the first week of a game? What is this glimpse of paradise?!?
Seriously though, what a nice surprise. Using the released numbers and combining them with both Famitsu and Dengeki sales
Famitsu
First week retail up to June 30th, 2019 - 16,662
First week retail + digital up to July 3rd, 2019 - 27,089
Digital share ceiling up to June 30th, 2019 - 38.49%
Dengeki
First week retail up to June 30th, 2019 - 14,528
First week retail + digital up to July 3rd, 2019 - 24,955
Digital share ceiling up to June 30th, 2019 - 41.78%
Seriously though, what a nice surprise. Using the released numbers and combining them with both Famitsu and Dengeki sales
Famitsu
First week retail up to June 30th, 2019 - 16,662
First week retail + digital up to July 3rd, 2019 - 27,089
Digital share ceiling up to June 30th, 2019 - 38.49%
Dengeki
First week retail up to June 30th, 2019 - 14,528
First week retail + digital up to July 3rd, 2019 - 24,955
Digital share ceiling up to June 30th, 2019 - 41.78%
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There's probably a lot of factors playing in the sales decline of Splatoon and you explained them quite well but I think the most simplest explanation is that NSO had a significant impact. I usually tend to go for the most simple explanation.
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Ah, so numbers can't be directly added. Understood. That explains Famitsu sell-through's discrepancy. One thing we can definitely say is that the first week's digital share is lower than what I've extrapolated a few posts back.
It's not only the most simple, it's the one that makes the most sense in the context that the potential buyer base was reduced by a significant chunk literally overnight when NSO became a thing.
You would need to have 100% of the non Splatoon owners and 100% of the new Switch buyers to subscribe to NSO to keep the same market size for a game that literally everyone buys to play online. And thinking that Japanese kids would buy it without NSO is really not knowing much about Japanese kids. They are very very much aware of what's going on.
Also, the next drop will be after the final Splatefest, though the Obon holidays will slightly offset this in August.
I'm aware this is a bold prediction, but there's another element that makes me think it's possible, as weird as it may sound: Tetris 99's retail release date. It's happening on August 9th, 2019 (close to Obon), which is a Friday. Since this is a Nintendo-published game in every territory, this would usually translate into a simultaneous WW release...and yet, there's no announcement for the West so far. Given its nature, I assume a short announcement-to-release period can be enough (the Japanese one is pretty short as well), especially if they pair its announcement with the new revisions' unveiling. For new users, it might also be a pretty nice package, especially for those buying the Switch Mini: for just 3,000 Yen, you get a pretty neat game (including additional content) AND a one-year Nintendo Online membership.
Sales will have to fall at some point. Some sooner than later.
Yeah and the market realized that overnight and divided the baseline by about 2.5.
Yeah, sfortunato already pointed out that there were several factors coinciding at the same time at play here. And that Smash is showing a similarly rapid decline after its sales reached a critical amount. I am not entirely sure what the issue here is.
but anyway, I thought...
Are you sure that you aren't projecting your own anger and frustration onto others? 🤔🤔🤔
Speaking of Splatoon 2, which has been destroyed by Nintendo Switch Online™️, seems like it's getting one final promotional push with the final Splatfest.
Was featured during Nintendo's e3 tournaments and is even getting a Tetris 99 crossover.
Not sure if that'll showcase in a final boost this month.
Narratively it's clearly setting something up.
That the next story content is set in a world split in a world of chaos and a world of order (kind of like Splatoon 1 set up Callie and Marie in the sequel)
I'm sticking to my Splattershots here, pretty sure this is all leading up to Splatoon 3 to be released 2020.
Don't think there's much they can/will do to turf war, but I imagine they'll add a new mode along with a new campaign.
So, what do we expect the Splatoon team to try out?
Or in other words, what do we think would help improve Splatoon's reach?
Salmon Run, Splatoon's take on hoard mode, was the main new addition to Splatoon 2.
Don't think people care too much about hoard mode now a days, what's popular now is:
A release next year would benefit from one or two new models combined with a price drop to bring in a whole new market as well as a more established NSO userbase. New hardware can enhance the game, perhaps enabling voice chat more easily out the box.
They have a lot of assets and an engine they can use which might not transition well towards a next gen switch 3-4 years from now, so it would be a smart/efficient use of resources. If it's out next year it'll give Splatoon 3 a similar life to Splatoon 1 and 2 while they prepare for the next gen Splatoon 4.
I guess the issue with including a hunter or a battle royal mode is the amount of work required for such a mode, perhaps in place of a single player campaign like CoD?
Both would require a large-ish map which the engine might not be suited for.
Battle royal with paint would likely be a nightmare with at least 30 different colors unless it's divided in squid squads. Maybe using a water gun for solo?
Cooperative Hunting mode would probably take the place of both single player and salmon run.
You already fight tough enemies together in salmon run so expanding on that concept should work.
As for the story, I don't think the results of the final Splatfest will matter too much. They likely already have the idea in the works and wouldn't let something as volatile as Splatfests ruin it.
Kind of like them knowing that Marie was more popular than Callie so they wouldn't have had them switch places in case Callie came out on top due to wins. (Or they might rig it, dunno)
Was featured during Nintendo's e3 tournaments and is even getting a Tetris 99 crossover.
Not sure if that'll showcase in a final boost this month.
Narratively it's clearly setting something up.
That the next story content is set in a world split in a world of chaos and a world of order (kind of like Splatoon 1 set up Callie and Marie in the sequel)
I'm sticking to my Splattershots here, pretty sure this is all leading up to Splatoon 3 to be released 2020.
Don't think there's much they can/will do to turf war, but I imagine they'll add a new mode along with a new campaign.
So, what do we expect the Splatoon team to try out?
Or in other words, what do we think would help improve Splatoon's reach?
Salmon Run, Splatoon's take on hoard mode, was the main new addition to Splatoon 2.
Don't think people care too much about hoard mode now a days, what's popular now is:
- Battle Royal - it's really popular but also really crowded. Worked out for CoD, issue would be if switch could handle it.
- Cooperative Hunting - might require all the efforts of single player content but it would likely work and be pretty popular if done right.
- Hero Shooter - seems like these aren't as popular anymore, but Nintendo's always a bit behind.
A release next year would benefit from one or two new models combined with a price drop to bring in a whole new market as well as a more established NSO userbase. New hardware can enhance the game, perhaps enabling voice chat more easily out the box.
They have a lot of assets and an engine they can use which might not transition well towards a next gen switch 3-4 years from now, so it would be a smart/efficient use of resources. If it's out next year it'll give Splatoon 3 a similar life to Splatoon 1 and 2 while they prepare for the next gen Splatoon 4.
I guess the issue with including a hunter or a battle royal mode is the amount of work required for such a mode, perhaps in place of a single player campaign like CoD?
Both would require a large-ish map which the engine might not be suited for.
Battle royal with paint would likely be a nightmare with at least 30 different colors unless it's divided in squid squads. Maybe using a water gun for solo?
Cooperative Hunting mode would probably take the place of both single player and salmon run.
You already fight tough enemies together in salmon run so expanding on that concept should work.
As for the story, I don't think the results of the final Splatfest will matter too much. They likely already have the idea in the works and wouldn't let something as volatile as Splatfests ruin it.
Kind of like them knowing that Marie was more popular than Callie so they wouldn't have had them switch places in case Callie came out on top due to wins. (Or they might rig it, dunno)
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it really feels like some of you live on a different planet with a different video game industry
SNK announced that PS4 version of Samurai Shodown has topped 40K on its debut week in Japan. 40,606 copies to be exact, with the majority of 30,179 from physical sales and 10,427 from downloads.
Huh? That's literally the exact way Splatoon 1 ran into Splatoon 2, and they were only two years apart, not three.
Maybe NSO is the reason why Capcom didn't make MH for Switch.
We know the last Splatfest of Splatoon 1 led into the story of Splatoon 2.
Splatfests and content updates are done, but they're teasing a pretty big story event.
Do we really think Nintendo is going to tease the story of Splatoon 3 and then not release the game for 4 years?
The time between Splatoon 1 and 2 was just 2 years, don't know how "just 3" seems so bizarre