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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

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Nintendo Announces a Slew of Price Hikes, Beyond Just the Switch 2

Nintendo announced a sweeping set of price increases on May 8, 2026, alongside its annual results, with Sony delivering its own investor update the same day. Nintendo revised prices on 20 products.

  • Nintendo is increasing the price of the Switch 2 by $50 in the U.S., Canada, and Europe starting September 1, with a $50 increase for various Switch models in Japan effective May 25.
  • Rising component costs, specifically memory chips, and tariff impacts are expected to add ¥100 billion ($638 million) in additional expenses for Nintendo this fiscal year.
  • Nintendo has lowered its full-year sales projection for the Switch 2 to 16.5 million units for the April 2026 to March 2027 period, citing market saturation and the new price hikes.
Game FileMay 2026
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Steam Deck: What Type of Games Excel on It?

This analysis investigates the types of games that perform well on the Steam Deck, utilizing data from Steam user reviews where over 50% of playtime occurred on the device.

  • The Steam Deck accounts for approximately 2.75% of total playtime across representative publisher portfolios, indicating it remains a complementary rather than primary market.
  • The device's installed base is estimated to be between 5 and 7 million units.
  • Steam Deck success is driven by 'lite console' titles, specifically indie, platformer, and adventure games that mirror the preferences of the Nintendo Switch audience.
GameDiscoverCoSep 2025