United States & Nintendo

United States: The United States' market performance and economic data influenced global market sentiment, including Japan's.

Nintendo: Nintendo lost almost 3 percent in one trading session.

United States: The lawsuit was filed in a U.S. federal court, and U.S. export controls are mentioned as a factor limiting competition in the DRAM market. The United States — United States Department of Justice previously investigated similar price-fixing allegations.

Nintendo: Nintendo has bumped hardware costs, a consequence of rising memory prices, which is mentioned as an example of the widespread impact of the alleged price-fixing.

United States: The price increases were announced in the United States and are expected to have global implications.

Nintendo: Nintendo said it would increase the price of its Switch 2 from September due to changing market conditions, aligning with the broader trend of rising component costs.

Nintendo: Nintendo raised prices for its original Switch console and accessories, aligning with other console manufacturers facing similar economic challenges.

Nintendo: Nintendo is mentioned as another company that has also raised prices for its Switch console, indicating a broader industry trend.

Nintendo: Nintendo announced price increases for its Switch 2 console and other Switch models, citing changes in market conditions and component shortages. This move is expected to slow down Switch 2 sales in the coming year.