By The upcoming Nintendo Switch successor won’t be hit by component shortages that soured the launch of other recent consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Those shortages, caused by the disruption of the supply chains due to the pandemic, led to many months of product scarcity and the odious practice of scalping.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, speaking with investors recently on the official Nintendo site, says it had resolved issues with its manufacturing pipeline that saw it unable to manufacture enough current Switch hardware to meet demand. He then adds:
“As for the successor to Nintendo Switch, at present we do not think shortages of components will significantly affect production.”
He says they’re ready to take on the scalpers in the way he sees as the most effective – enough supply:
“We believe that the most important countermeasure against reselling is to produce enough units to meet demand. The thinking has not changed since last year. In addition, we are taking into account circumstances in each region and considering what measures can be taken within the limits permitted by law.”
Nintendo has yet to formally announce the Switch successor so there’s no detail on price or release date beyond a general 2025 launch. Furukawa also confirms there are no plans for a Nintendo Switch price drop.
Source: Eurogamer
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