With a surprise 'Star Fox Direct' released on May 6, Nintendo finally confirmed the existence and arrival of a new Star Fox game on Nintendo Switch 2. The original Nintendo Switch won't be getting this reimagining of the excellent rail shooter, which sports a complete overhaul of its presentation and substantial content additions.

Despite all this success, Nintendo has still lowered its expectations for the Switch 2. Over the next year the estimate has been reduced from 19.86 million new sales to 16.5 million, which is no small drop. Although the price increases—especially the far more significant rises in Japan—will likely make up for a big chunk of the expecting income.

While all eyes are on the Switch 2 console following the release of Nintendo's financial results briefing today, its predecessor has continued to cement itself as Nintendo's best-selling console of all time with 155.

Nintendo is increasing Switch 2 prices globally due to a memory chip shortage impacting hardware costs. The US will see a $50 hike to $499.99 from September 1. Japan faces an earlier, steeper increase.

Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 19.86 million units and Switch has sold 155.92  million units worldwide as of March 31, 2026, Nintendo announced in its latest earnings release.