Thank you for the information— knowing this, I can be a bit more patient moving forward. So long as the issue is being looked into, I'm happy. Appreciate it, Trunks.

No problem. It is a very strange issue as it is temporary and usually fixes itself within 20 to 30 minutes. Bandorr hadn't touched the code when it started to happen as far as I am aware. 

I understand how frustrating it can be. Nothing is more annoying getting ready to publish an article when it happens. Then I have to wait for it to start working again.

Speaking on the sales in Japan. I know it is because of Tomodachi Life, but Switch 1 being up year-on-year and relatively not far off from Switch 2 is wild.

This week reminds me that quickrick claimed in 2018 that Nintendo had fired all of its big guns, and Switch sales were about to fall off a cliff.  I actually think Tomodachi is the last big gun for the Switch (I think it will go 10m+ worldwide).  That's pretty amazing that the Switch is getting this major of a release in its 10th year.

Good times with so many "great" predictions. 

Oh damn, Tomodachi Life is huge seller.

I was confused for a second about low Switch 2 hardware sales given that apparently huge software release, but then I saw Switch1 HW sales huge boost and realized Tomodachi is a Switch 1 game. Is it seriously a Switch-only game, not on Switch 2? Given how huge those sales were it seems like a big miss for this game to be on Switch and not Switch 2.

The PS5 needs to be looked at in isolation from Switch at this point, and relative to it's potential as a home console/other home consoles. Even as far as a hybrid/handheld is concerned Switch is performing unlike any system before it. Insane longevity.

OP: It's unfortunate Pragmata won't launch same time on PS5 and S2, would of been a fun comparison since it is in fact a new IP (no established audience on either platform). PS5 sales are solid imagining it has a decent digital ratio but I'd hope it has longer legs than the usual AAA release.

 

Switch 2 is backwards compatible so you can play Switch 1 games on Switch 2.

Did retailers offer the PS5 & Pro for their cheaper prices this week? Interesting how those models' sales went up so much.

Going into 2026, I though there might be some competition regarding PS5 vs Switch 1 this year in Japan but it's quite clear that can be put to bed now, no matter what happens with prices going forward. Switch is destined for 900k+ and, obviously, the PS5 can't compete with that.