Financial Results Briefing for the Six-Month Period Ended September 2012: Supplementary Information

This financial briefing outlines Nintendo’s performance for the six-month period ending September 30, 2012, detailing a challenging fiscal environment characterized by declining net sales and ongoing operating losses. During this period, the company reported net sales of 200.99 billion yen, a decrease from the 215.74 billion yen recorded in the same period of the previous year. Operating income remained negative at 27.99 billion yen, reflecting the costs associated with transitioning between hardware generations and significant foreign exchange losses.

The data highlights a period of strategic transition, with hardware sales for the Nintendo DS and Wii platforms slowing as the company prepared for the launch of the Wii U. Conversely, the Nintendo 3DS showed growth in both hardware and software units across Japan, the Americas, and other regions. Key software titles, such as Pokémon Black Version 2/White Version 2 and New Super Mario Bros. 2, served as primary drivers for revenue, each achieving million-seller status globally during the first half of the fiscal year.

The report also provides extensive documentation regarding the upcoming product pipeline, emphasizing the late 2012 launch of the Wii U console and a robust lineup of third-party software titles across the 3DS and Wii U platforms. Financial stability was further impacted by currency fluctuations, specifically the yen’s strength against the U.S. dollar and the euro, which influenced both net sales and the valuation of foreign currency assets. The briefing concludes by reinforcing the company's commitment to its upcoming hardware cycle and software development strategy as it navigates a competitive global market.