In Brief Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser said that the company did not factor in possible tariffs from the U.S. when deciding on the pricing for its Nintendo Switch 2 console, according to Wired.Nintendo unveiled its highly anticipated Switch 2 last week and announced that the console would be released on June 5, priced at $450. But later that day, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would impose sweeping tariffs on goods imported into the country, sending the global economy into disarr ...

Nintendo on Wednesday unveiled details for the Switch 2. It'll include a bigger screen and controllers and is a faster version than its predecessor, which sold more than 150 million units since its 2017 release.The Switch 2 will hit store shelves on June 5 for $449.99, up from $300 for the original Switch. Like the first Switch, gamers will be able to use the Switch 2 as both a handheld console and hook it up to a television. Nintendo on Friday said it would delay preorders for the device following Presiden ...

Group 1 - Tencent announced that its mobile game "Xianjian Qixia Chuan Online" will cease operations on June 2, after nearly 8 years since its public launch on April 26, 2017 [1] - The game stopped recharge and registration functions on March 31, and users who purchased products before that date can claim compensation during the event period [1] - This decision may affect investors' perception of Tencent's gaming business sustainability, although compensation measures could alleviate concerns about user attrition [1] Group 2 - Asobo Studio released a "Sim Update 2" for "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024," introducing a "gaze point rendering" feature that reduces GPU load and improves frame rates by focusing rendering on the user's gaze [2] - The update enhances the VR experience and indicates the company's commitment to technological innovation, potentially boosting market confidence in its growth prospects [2] - This development positively impacts the gaming software and VR device sectors, contributing to a favorable sentiment towards technological advancements in the industry [2] Group 3 - Nintendo announced a delay in the pre-order of Switch 2 in the U.S. due to the assessment of potential impacts from U.S. tariff policies and changing market conditions [3] - The release date for Switch 2 remains unchanged at June 5, with the multilingual version priced at 69,980 yen (approximately 3,462 RMB) [3] - This cautious approach may raise market concerns regarding Nintendo's supply chain and cost structure, potentially affecting the video game hardware sector and investor expectations [3]

【环球网科技综合报道】4月6日消息，外媒Roadtovr近日联系任天堂后确认，该公司2019年推出的Labo VR纸板头显配件无法兼容新发布的Switch 2游戏机。 这一决定标志着任天堂在VR硬件兼容性上的重大调整。 业界认为，Labo VR的停更对任天堂VR生态构成挑战。该配件曾凭借纸板DIY配件和低成本VR体验吸引家庭用户，但其720p分辨率和60Hz刷新率的硬件短 板，已难以满足现代VR市场需求。任天堂粉丝对此反应不一：部分用户期待新VR硬件的推出，另一些则对Switch 2的兼容性策略表示失望。（青山） 根据任天堂官方说明，Switch 2的尺寸较初代Switch有所调整，导致其无法装入Labo VR的纸板支架。这一变化直接导致Labo VR成为首款被Switch 2排除在 兼容列表外的第一方游戏配件。此前，任天堂曾宣布Switch 2对第一方游戏的兼容性达99%，仅《任天堂Labo Toy-Con 4:VR套装》因硬件不匹配被明确排 除。 尽管Labo VR无法直接适配Switch 2，但技术爱好者可通过"魔改"或重新开模自制头显配件实现兼容。不过，任天堂已明确表示"Labo VR配件不支持Swi ...

Core Viewpoint - Nintendo has announced a delay in pre-orders for the Switch 2 game console due to the impact of new tariffs introduced by President Trump, although the launch date remains unchanged [2][3]. Group 1: Pre-order and Launch Details - Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start on April 9, 2025, as initially planned, to assess the potential impact of tariffs and market conditions [2]. - The launch date for the Switch 2 is set for June 5, 2025, and remains unchanged despite the pre-order delay [2]. Group 2: Tariff Impact - The tariffs imposed include a 46% tariff on Vietnam and a 54% tariff on China, which are significant for electronics manufacturing [3]. - Nintendo has not disclosed the manufacturing location for the new consoles or whether the price of the console, set at $450, will increase due to the tariffs [3]. Group 3: Product Features and Market Performance - The Switch 2 is described as a larger and faster version of the original Switch, which sold over 150 million units since its launch in 2017 [4]. - The Switch 2 is powered by a custom Nvidia chip and can function as both a handheld console and a home console [4].

Nintendo has blamed Trump's tariffs for a delay in when Americans can preorder its highly anticipated Switch 2, The company will push back preorders from April and will announce the new preorder date "at a later date," per a company statement shared with Business Insider."Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions," the statement read. "Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch da ...

Nintendo is delaying preorders for the newly announced Switch 2 in the U.S. due to concerns around President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Preorders will no longer begin on April 9.“Preorders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025, in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions,” a spokesperson for the company said in a statement to TechCrunch. “Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025, is unchanged.” Nintendo still pl ...

Core Viewpoint - Nintendo's new console, Switch 2, is set to launch globally on June 5, 2024, but has received mixed reactions from players due to perceived limited innovation and controversial pricing strategies [1][5]. Pricing Strategy - The domestic version of Switch 2 is priced at 49,980 yen (approximately 2,473 RMB), while the multilingual version costs 69,980 yen (approximately 3,462 RMB), leading to dissatisfaction among players who feel penalized for language limitations [1][5]. Financial Performance - Nintendo's financial report for the first three quarters of the 2025 fiscal year (April to December 2024) shows a 31.4% year-on-year decline in sales to 956.2 billion yen (approximately 47.25 billion RMB) and a 46.7% drop in operating profit to 247.5 billion yen (approximately 12.23 billion RMB) [5][12]. - Net profit also fell by 41.9% to 237.1 billion yen (approximately 11.72 billion RMB) [5][12]. Hardware Upgrades - Switch 2 features a larger 7.9-inch 1080P screen, HDR support, and 120FPS capability, with a 4K resolution in docked mode, but is seen as merely catching up with competitors [7][9]. - New features include a "C button" for GameChat and a mouse mode for the Joy-Con 2, which aims to enhance the gaming experience [7][9]. Game Library and Market Position - A range of third-party games, including major titles like "Elden Ring" and "Cyberpunk 2077," will be available on Switch 2, but the upgrades are viewed as insufficient to significantly boost sales [9][10]. - The competition in the gaming console market remains fierce, with Nintendo needing to differentiate itself through unique gameplay experiences rather than just hardware performance [9][14]. Future Outlook - Analysts express skepticism about whether Switch 2 can revitalize Nintendo's performance, emphasizing the need for blockbuster games to drive sales [14][15]. - The gaming market is experiencing a contraction globally, but the Chinese market is showing growth, indicating a potential area for Nintendo to explore [13].

每经记者 李宇彤 每经实习编辑 余婷婷 ｜2025年4月4日 星期五｜ NO.3 腾讯《剑灵2》全平台正式上线 4月3日，腾讯旗下次世代双端互通MMO（大型多人在线）游戏《剑灵2》全平台正式上线，玩家可以通 过游戏官网、WeGame下载，体积约24.8GB。游戏已于去年12月获得版号，由NCsoft开发、腾讯与小明 太极联合运营，支持移动设备和PC跨平台游戏。 点评：《剑灵2》的正式上线，标志着腾讯在双端互通游戏市场的进一步布局，其跨平台特性有望吸引 更广泛的用户群体，增强其市场竞争地位。此事件可能对公司股价产生积极影响，反映出其在游戏领域 的持续创新能力。对相关行业板块而言，此举或引领行业趋势，促使其他游戏公司加快跨平台游戏研 发。 NO.4 任天堂Switch 2确定发售时间和售价 NO.1 腾讯游戏协助警方破获《QQ 炫舞手游》"自动跳舞"外挂制售案 4月3日，腾讯游戏安全中心发文，宣布该公司与长垣警方协助配合，成功破获了一起《QQ 炫舞手 游》"自动跳舞"外挂制售案。据公告内容，《QQ 炫舞手游》安全团队在2025年1月至2月期间，检测出 代号为"秋风科技""幻之炫舞社"等可实现自动跳舞的外挂，均已完 ...

每经记者 李宇彤 每经实习编辑 余婷婷 4月2日晚间，任天堂Nintendo Switch 2（以下简称Switch 2）的直面会直播如期召开。新一代Switch 2正式亮相，预计今年6月5日全球发售。然而，此番登场 亮相后，众多玩家对于这款等了多年的新机型反响并不算良好，除了被指创新有限外，其定价策略也成为了争议的焦点。 图片来源：任天堂日本官网截图 折算下来，日本之外比如中国玩家还需要多交近1000元的"日语税"？任天堂Switch 2的定价方式随即引发了大家的不满，众多玩家在社交平台吐槽："因为不 会日语被任天堂'罚款'20000日元。" 《每日经济新闻》记者注意到，直面会结束后，任天堂日本官网公布了Switch 2的具体售价——日本国内专用版（简称日版）为49980日元（约合人民币 2473元），多语言版本则要贵上20000日元，售价为69980日元（约合人民币3462元）。任天堂表示，日版是专为日本国内设计的版本，仅支持日语，只有 将"国家/地区"设置为"日本"的任天堂账户才能进行关联。 除硬件升级之外，本次Switch 2最大的变动在于新增的"C键"以及手柄Joy-Con 2的鼠标模式。新增的C键 ...