The End for Nintendo and Sony? German Analyst Evaluates the Success of the Switch in Japan

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    "title": "The End for Nintendo and Sony? German Analyst Evaluates the Success of the Switch in Japan - PC Games (DE)",
    "excerpt": "The Nintendo Switch would actually be the most successful console of all time, had Sony not conjured up a few more sold PS2s in 2024. Meanwhile, 157 million Switches face the rumored 160 million sold PlayStation 2 consoles. In Japan, however, Nintendo clearly won the race. And there, according to a German analyst, it also saved the console market incidentally. This assessment comes from Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of the Tokyo-based consulting firm Kantan Games. In a recent interview, the industry expert explained the significance the Nintendo Switch (buy now 299.00 €) has had for the Japanese market since its release in 2017, in his opinion. According to Dr. Serkan Toto, Nintendo has had a firm grip on the Japanese console market since the launch of the Switch in 2017. The analyst paints a somewhat drastic scenario. Had Nintendo suffered another resounding flop after the Wii U and thus the Switch not become such a great success, the console market in Japan, in his view, might have been \"completely eliminated\". As an alternative, even more Japanese players would probably have turned to smartphones and possibly also PCs. Nintendo therefore not only dominated the console market in Japan but ultimately even saved it. Figures cited by the analyst underscore the company's enormous position in its home country. Nintendo now has a market share of 70 percent in Japan for gaming content in...",
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