Alps Alpine (アルプスアルパイン), supplier of HD Rumble actuators and analog sticks, revised upward their financial forecast for the FY ending 2026-03 (img 1; source). One of the reasons for the revision is “an increase in sales”, including “growing demand for game consoles” (img 2; source).
![Alps Alpine Updated Consolidated Financial Results of 1st Half and Revision of Consolidated Financial Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026:
[Table] Revisions to consolidated financial results forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 (from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)](https://ninpatentswatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bafkreih74ntemcd4ekyh32lbo7nkdffy6xe6uats35rhrcrvibn66yt2sy.jpg)
![Alps Alpine Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2025
[Excerpt] In the mobile markets, net sales for major smartphone manufacturers remain robust, while in the consumer markets, there is growing demand for game consoles and other electronic components and products.](https://ninpatentswatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bafkreic6iufkmtvmuze5bf7nxalrc33lnrugjvuwv3e7noe4wwaifk5r4y.jpg)
Alps Alpine is yet another Switch 2 supplier disclosing increased component demands. See previous reports here.
[Originally posted on 2025-10-31 Pacific Time]