Episode 45 - Nintendo Switch surges during pandemic

Nintendo Switch has surged during the pandemic.  

 

The company said it expects to sell 24 million of them by March 2021, up from a forecast of 19 million. Nintendo also hiked its operating profit forecast by 50% to $4.3 billion.

 

A CNBC report says a new version of Animal Crossing brought new consumers to the Switch in its fourth year. 

 

Sony and Microsoft will release next-generation consoles next week, adding to competition for the Switch.

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