Indomaret’s Parent Group Appointed Official Nintendo Distributor

Salim Group, the business group that also owns the Indomaret franchise chain, has been appointed Nintendo’s official distributor in Indonesia through PT Nusantara Interactive Niaga. According to a VCGamers report dated 28 September 2026, Nintendo’s official arrival was accompanied by an announcement of console prices and plans to make products available in December 2026. For readers in the franchise sector, this ownership link needs careful interpretation: appointing a distributor is not the same as announcing sales through the Indomaret network.

Distributor appointment and official presence

VCGamers reported that Nintendo announced its arrival in Indonesia at a conference on 11 August. Nintendo’s official Indonesian website was also said to be live. The report named Salim Group, through PT Nusantara Interactive Niaga, as the party appointed to handle official distribution.

The launch reportedly coincided with the issuance of official permits and licences for Nintendo sales in Indonesia. However, the available report does not specify permit numbers, issuing authorities or licensing conditions. The news therefore cannot be treated as an announcement of changes to trade regulations or franchise rules.

Salim Group’s connection to Indomaret makes this news relevant to readers in the franchise sector. Even so, the available information establishes only the link within the business group. There is no indication that Indomaret has been appointed to sell consoles, provide Nintendo after-sales services or offer new partnerships involving these products.

This distinction matters: an announcement about one company within a business group should not automatically be taken to mean a change in operations across every brand network owned by that group.

Prices announced, with availability expected from December

Two devices appear in the price list reported by VCGamers. The standard Nintendo Switch V2 is priced at Rp4,299,000, while the Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at Rp9,999,000. These figures are described as maximum retail prices, known locally as HET, for shops holding official Nintendo sales licences.

The report states that these maximum retail prices apply from December 2026 and exclude value added tax, known in Indonesia as PPN. The published figures therefore need to be read alongside this tax information, rather than assumed to be the final amounts consumers will pay.

There is also an important distinction in timing. Although the report says Nintendo’s official presence has been announced, products supplied through the channel described are not expected to become available until December 2026. Announcing a market presence, publishing prices and putting stock on shop shelves do not necessarily happen at the same time.

For the Nintendo Switch OLED and Lite versions, VCGamers said there had been no official word from Nintendo. The prices listed for the two devices therefore cannot be taken as pricing or distribution information for the entire Nintendo Switch range.

Warranty and service distinguish official channels

Alongside pricing, the VCGamers report highlights official warranties and after-sales support as benefits of buying through official channels. Distribution through authorised partners is also linked to efforts to tackle bulk buyers who resell products at inflated prices and to maintain product supply.

However, the available material does not explain how these services will operate. There is no information on warranty duration, service centre locations, claims procedures or the full list of licensed shops. Claims about the benefits of official channels therefore need to be distinguished from service terms that still require further verification.

For prospective buyers, the seller’s status and warranty terms are two points worth confirming before making a purchase. The appointment of an official national distributor does not, by itself, establish the status of every shop offering Nintendo products.

What the news means for the franchise sector

This is primarily news of a product distributor appointment, not an announcement that Nintendo is offering franchises in Indonesia. The research material contains no offer of franchise rights, partnership fees, outlet-opening targets or investment arrangements for prospective partners. Nor is there any data on the impact on sales across the Indomaret network.

For readers in the franchise sector, the practical lesson is to distinguish carefully between company roles. Distributors, licensed shops and franchise networks are not interchangeable terms. Common ownership can provide context for a story, but it is not proof that a product will be sold, or a related franchise opportunity offered, through another brand in the same group.

The practical conclusion is to treat this as news about official Nintendo distribution through a Salim Group company. Before making a purchase or exploring a business opportunity, check that the list of retail partners, tax-inclusive prices and service terms are available; do not assume there will be sales or partnership opportunities through Indomaret.