The value of the yen compared to other currencies has fallen through the floor since 2022, so this isn't unexpected - Nintendo had to do something to equalize prices somewhat. The dollar's global value has also weakened noticeably since (checks notes) April 2, 2025 and Canada has had currency struggles as well the last few years.

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jackgavigan 18 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

> The value of the yen compared to other currencies has fallen through the floor since 2022...

That would normally allow them to keep prices of export goods low...

	▲	Jolter a few seconds ago \| parent \| next [-]
		You’ll notice they raised prices in Japan by A Lot, but the US price is only up $50.
	▲	vasco 15 minutes ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		It totally depends on if you need to import things to transform them or if you source mostly locally in your supply chain.

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motbus3 21 minutes ago | parent | prev | next [-]

The truth is that you can increase prices by 50% and if you loose 50% of sales you are still in a good place as your costs also drop.

They have little uncertainty to work with, they don't need their consumers as much.

They're continuing their anti consumer policies

	▲	mysterydip 15 minutes ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Hardware is just one aspect of sales though. I assume they have much higher margin on software, especially rereleases of existing games on whatever the next platform is.
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	▲	gcr 12 minutes ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		Hang on, halving your sales means doubling your price to stay even (ignoring your own cost), right? I have a bridge to sell you …

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phoronixrly 30 minutes ago | parent | prev [-]

If you consider the jump in price of DRAM due to hyperscalers to not be a considerable factor in this increase, please state so. Your comment leaving this out makes it harder to trust.