Console Gaming News Today: PS5 & Switch (Nov 6, 2026)

PlayStation reports record player numbers and higher revenue

Sony's PlayStation business posted record-high player numbers and higher revenue in the July to September 2026 quarter (Sony's fiscal Q2), with Marvel's Wolverine cited as a major contributor. Hardware was weaker: reports say PS5 shipments fell to 2.6 million from 4 million a year earlier, amid rising costs across the industry.

Switch software up, Switch 2 hardware down

Nintendo's software sales rose, led by Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, while Switch 2 hardware shipments fell sharply year over year in the same quarter. Nintendo said lower hardware units drove the overall sales decline, while operating profit rose on steady software sales and a one-time refund of U.S. tariffs. The split suggests players are buying more games for consoles they already own while new console purchases slow.

Nintendo not considering another Switch 2 price change

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said the company is currently not considering another Switch 2 price change. The console's US price rose to $499.99 on September 1, 2026, and Nintendo has not said the price is fixed indefinitely, so treat the statement as a current position rather than a long-term promise.

Zelda: Ocarina of Time launched; GTA VI follows on November 19

Nintendo's Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launched on Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, as a major holiday release for the console. Two weeks later, on November 19, Grand Theft Auto VI arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, so the holiday sales race will be busy.

Cartridge supply concerns

Macronix, a major supplier of ROM chips for Nintendo game cartridges, is winding down its ROM business as it shifts capacity toward flash memory for data centers. Reports conflict on the effect on Switch 2: some outlets say Switch 2 cards use NAND flash, which Macronix is not exiting, and Nintendo Life says it is unclear whether Macronix supplied Switch 2 ROM at all. Nintendo has reportedly said it has no plans to drop physical games.

Small indie release across consoles

Indie publisher Alchemy Games released the dimension-hopping precision platformer We Are Eva, developed by Totally Normal Creature, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on November 4. The game is priced at $4.99.

Why it matters

PlayStation's record player numbers and revenue show that big releases can still drive strong results, even with weaker console shipments. Nintendo's mixed report, with software up and Switch 2 hardware down, hints that the initial hardware rush is cooling while the game library keeps growing. With the Zelda remake already out and GTA VI two weeks away, the holiday race between Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft is shaping up to be busy.