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Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Drop 32.7% Amid Software Surge

Nintendo's Switch 2 hardware sales plunged 32.7% this year, even as its software sales jumped 18.8%. Meanwhile the original Switch fell 37.4% and the yen's weakness shaved 15.3% off platform revenue. IP-related income surged 87.9%, helping total software unit sales rise 6.8% for the Switch. Surprise hits like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream moved 8.81 million copies and Rhythm Heaven Groove 2.89 million in six months. Operating profit slipped 16% as expected, yet gross profit jumped 22.1% year-over-year. Analysts warn a missing Grand Theft Auto VI could dent holiday sales, but shares still rose 6.3% after the report. Nintendo highlighted the 22.1% gross profit gain and the 6.3% stock boost as proof its software engine still drives growth.