{"id":511466,"date":"2026-01-12T19:05:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T19:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/511466\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T19:05:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T19:05:10","slug":"nintendo-president-on-nintendo-switch-2-price-franchise-games-and-new-titles-movies-anime-streaming-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/511466\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo president on Nintendo Switch 2 price, franchise games and new titles, movies, anime streaming, more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kyoto Shimbun<\/a> has published a new interview with Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa. A wide range of topics were covered in the discussion, ranging from the topic of Nintendo Switch 2\u2019s price, franchise games and new titles, movies, the possibility of anime streaming, and more.<\/p>\n

Nintendo Patents Watch<\/a> was kind enough to summarize various points from the interview. You can find the full roundup below.<\/p>\n

scored an exclusive interview with Furukawa. It\u2019s paywalled so I\u2019ll share only some highlights. Subscribe if you\u2019d like to support real journalism: www.kyoto-np.co.jp\/articles\/pri\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2022 Switch 2 supply has stabilized globally, except Japan needing a bit more time to meet demand.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Nintendo aims to make Switch 2 a \u201c\u5668\u306e\u5927\u304d\u306a\u201d hardware (roughly translated to accommodating, generous, and forgiving) to realize 1st and 3rd party devs\u2019 ideas.<\/p>\n

\u2022 There are people who pick up their first console when reaching a certain age, and Nintendo wants to make Switch 2 accessible to them.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Components are procured from suppliers based on Nintendo\u2019s medium to long term business plan. The current memory price has no immediate impact on their financial performance. However, \u201cwe must monitor the situation closely.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022 When asked about price increases, Furukawa gave a PR savvy reply: \u201cI cannot comment on hypotheticals.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022 Nintendo will further enhance their software offerings from 2026 onwards. \u201cWe are developing popular series titles that many fans are waiting for, but also completely new software.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022 He wants to build excitement leading up to the new Super Mario movie. More info regarding the Zelda film will be released gradually.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Their primary focus for movies is not short term profits but character exposure. They\u2019d like to establish a system to release more films beyond these two.<\/p>\n

\u2022 When asked about anime streaming, Furukawa said that it\u2019d be challenging to reach that point, but followed with an investor friendly hedge: \u201cif we can create works uniquely Nintendo, it\u2019d be good in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022 Nintendo Museum received 500k visitors in the first year since opening, many of them from overseas. They hope to add more features going forward. The lottery system for tickets will continue.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Furukawa thinks that it\u2019s importation to build a strong financial foundation, so that employees can take time to refine creations until themselves are satisfied, without being pressured by short term business results.<\/p>\n

The next time we\u2019ll be hearing from Furukawa is when Nintendo reports its latest financial results. Expect to see that in early February.<\/p>\n

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