In two years, the Switch has overtaken the cult console Nintendo 64. Xbox One is overcome

The Nintendo 64 was the first Japanese product to fully utilize the three-dimensional graphics. The total sales of this iconic gaming machine just broke the Nintendo Switch, for which he only needed two years. Next to advance is Xbox One.

Nearly 35 million boxes sold with the Nintendo Switch console - this is the result of the Japanese, closing the fiscal year 2018. This ended with March 31, 2019, and Nintendo just released the official data for the last quarter . They show that the portable console has entered into numerical competition directly with Xbox One, having to make up for the 10 million boxes sold for the difference in favor of Microsoft.

Within two years Nintendo Switch chased away the Xbox, Wii U, Sega Genesis and PS Vita.

The past quarter was the time when Nintendo exceeded the next quantitative threshold. Switch sales have surpassed the total sales of the cult console Nintendo 64. I have great memories with her, remembering such titles as absolutely amazing Super Mario 64, GoldenEye 007 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Despite the great catalog of games, the Nintendo 64 did not achieve the success expected by the creators. On the Grand N road, Sony became the first to release the first PlayStation. Interestingly, initially Sony worked just for Nintendo, as a drive manufacturer for their first console using native 3D graphics. The cooperation was not easy, however, and the initial misunderstandings turned into a conflict that resulted in the creation of the PSX. It is possible to write that Nintendo partly excavated the grave itself.

Switch now competes directly with Xbox One - a console present on the market for 3 years longer.

The total sales of consoles from the Xbox One family is estimated at 45 million copies. Nintendo Switch with its 35 million is clearly behind and definitely has something to catch up to. However, taking into account the sales dynamics of both products, in 2020 Switch should have a larger base of potential customers than Xbox One. This image compromise of Microsoft will not last long, because most likely in 2020 or 2021 will be a new generation of X-console, resetting the Microsoft sales counter.

When the Nintendo Switch defeats Xbox One, the console will start chasing the iconic SNES (about 50 million). Other platforms looming on the horizon are NES, 3DS and my beloved PSP. Of course, the dream of Nintendo is to beat the great result set by the cheap Wii console, which is more than 100 million boxes sold. However, in order to achieve similar success, Nintendo would have to actively support Switch for the next 5-6 years. Considering the limited power of this console, it will be a big challenge.

On the other hand, the Japanese now support archaic 3DS, spending completely new games on it. Nintendo is experienced in ensuring the longevity of its products, as long as these are profitable and profitable. Technology, power and teraflops then go down to the second or even third plan.

Nintendo recorded record revenue. The best since 2009, that is, the magical times of the Wii.

During the entire fiscal year, Nintendo reported revenues of $ 10.7 billion. It is more than 9.4 billion revenue for the same time 12 months earlier. Japanese profits also increased. In fiscal 2018, the income of Grand N was $ 2.2 billion. By comparison, fiscal 2017 is $ 1.6 billion for this company. income. Nintendo has the best financial ratios since 2009. For the year it will probably be even better, because the company seriously diversifies the sources of income.

Nintendo's revenue is not just the Nintendo Switch and the games it publishes. The so-called. retro consoles - NES Mini and SNES Mini - sell very well, including 6 million buyers throughout the fiscal year. In addition, Nintendo regularly increases revenue from its own mobile games on Android and iOS. Fire Emblem Heroes, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp and Dragalia Lost made a total of 17%. more than a year ago. Soon after, the Mario games catalog will be joined by Doctor Mario (I can not wait) and the Mario Kart Tour arcade.

It is very good, but not as well as Nintendo would like.

Over the past fiscal year, Nintendo sold 16.95 million consoles. So there was really little to reach the planned 17 million boxes forecasted in the company. However, it should be borne in mind that these 17 million are a reduced and real value. Nintendo's initial, hurra-optimistic plans assumed as many as 20 million consoles sold within 12 months. The Japanese clearly counted on an even faster pace of sales, even more demand and even more profits. For many analysts, the inflated expectations of this company were basically unrealistic.

It must be remembered that Nintendo has powerful mechanisms to increase sales. The switch has not yet been cut by the price that many players are waiting for. It is worth adding that the plans include a new, cheaper edition of the console, as well as a more expensive model for more demanding users. In front of Switch's owners there are several really high-profile premieres.

In 2019, for example, Pokemon Sword / Pokemon Shield, Luigi's Mansion 3, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Astral Chain, Deamon X Machina, Super Mario Maker 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. These are all titles with sales potential above one million copies. On the other hand, the most-purchased Switch game is currently Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. During the four months of the market presence, more than 13 million players bought a brawl. Thus, SSBU became the third most popular fight in history, becoming on the podium with Street Fighter II and Super Smash Bros. for Wii and 3DS.

In two years, the Switch has overtaken the cult console Nintendo 64. Xbox One is overcome