Nintendo learns Wii U lessons to reap Switch profits

Software strategy of inundating market with new games stimulates strong demand

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The scarcity of the Nintendo Switch continues. (Photo by Wataru Ito) 

KENTO HIRASHIMA, Nikkei staff writer

OSAKA -- Sales of the Nintendo Switch gaming console are expected to top 100 million units in the fiscal year ending in March 2022, surpassing those of the old Wii U console.

Nintendo's software strategy for the Switch looks much stronger than for its predecessor. 

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