Nintendo Delays Switch 2 to March 2025 to Combat Scalping and Ensure Ample Supply
July 2, 2024Nintendo's Switch 2 release delayed until March 2025 to combat scalping and ensure ample supply.
Company addresses reseller issues and shortages, plans to produce enough units to meet demand.
Global semiconductor shortage no longer significantly affects production, allowing a focus on inventory and software lineup.
Nintendo values surprising customers and confidentiality, but an announcement is expected within the next fiscal year.
New console to feature upgraded hardware for better performance.
President Shuntaro Furukawa emphasizes measures to prevent resellers from impacting availability during a shareholder meeting.
Legal measures to prevent scalping are under consideration, with more details about the Switch successor expected in the coming months.
Nintendo remains dedicated to optimal gaming experiences and a smooth launch for the highly anticipated console.
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