In the current video game industry there is something that is difficult to acquire the electronic components, which are used to make the consoles. And with this thought in mind, the current president Nintendo, Shuntaro FurukawaIt has talked about the manufacturing of its devices under its assumed conditions 2023.
In its financial report last week, the Japanese company revealed a 22.9% drop in revenue from April to June 2022But the corporate body has also assured the fans and the general public that it will not increase its prices. switch And semiconductor shortages will improve during the summer and fall.
The CEO noted that they will try to execute the best strategies, but the future remains uncertain until the results come after the end of the fiscal year.
Here is what he commented:
With the cooperation of various business partners, we are on track to improve from the second half of this summer. But given our 21 million unit sales forecast for the fiscal year to March 2023, we only have a clear production outlook for this year. Beyond that, things are uncertain.
With this it is clear that switch Its prices are not going to be increased, but the president makes it clear that they are conscious models OLED More support is needed, as shipping costs are increasing:
For now, our OLED model will continue to be less profitable than our other models. Not only by air, but also by sea, the cost of shipping has definitely increased. We are wondering what we can do.
The weakness of the yen can be seen as an advantage for Nintendo, as a large part of our sales come from overseas, but also increases our promotion and personnel costs overseas. To offset this we are purchasing more inventory in foreign currency.
Even with the current situation, the future looks bright for the company, especially for the end of the year. Since the main game choice Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Bayonet 3 and Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope.
Through: Nintendo Life
