Nintendo’s stock price fell sharply on Wednesday, causing the company to lose billions of dollars in value. This drop is largely due to increasing worries about the rising cost of parts and memory chips.
On December 10th, Nintendo’s stock price fell by as much as 4.7%. This drop was largely due to rising costs and limited availability of essential parts, like memory chips.
Nintendo Shares Drop 4.7 Per Cent
Nintendo’s stock prices have fallen sharply, experiencing the largest drop since May. Bloomberg reports this is due to a 41% increase in the cost of 12 GB of RAM needed for the upcoming Switch 2, according to data from TrendForce.
Nintendo’s stock price has fallen for seven out of the last eight trading days in December, resulting in a loss of about $14 billion in company value. Analysts worry this downward trend might continue.
The Switch 2 has had a very successful launch, boosted by games like Mario Kart: World. However, Nintendo and other game developers are starting to face difficulties due to a growing shortage of necessary components.
Nintendo might have to raise the price of the upcoming Switch 2. Companies like Dell and HP have already predicted potential price increases for electronics in 2026, which could affect the new console.
Because modern games take up so much space, many players are buying extra storage for their consoles and PCs. However, the cost of this extra storage is starting to go up.
Because consumers react strongly to price hikes – like the negative response to the recent Xbox Game Pass increase – Nintendo and other console makers are facing a potentially difficult situation.
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2025-12-11 12:48