Nintendo Plans to Boost Switch Output to Meet Resilient Demand
Nintendo Plans to Boost Switch Output to Meet Resilient Demand
by Riomegon
33 Comments
Riomegon
**TLDR:** *(or more like I didn’t pay so I couldn’t read)*
* Nintendo Plans to Increase Production to roughly 21 Million Units in Fiscal 2023
* Demand remains strong among shortages and it’s expected to match higher demand.
* Nintendo has told Suppliers & Assembly Partners to increase production starting April.
* While anaylists expect sales to diminish first due to the systems life cycle but also as speculation of a next generation hardware looms.
* Special Edition Themed Consoles are expected to be a target they will hit as Splatoon 3 OLED Edition was considered a success.
* Article also reminds you that BOTW Tears of the Kingdom is a massively anticipated 2023 release.
* Nintendo Declined to Comment.
This is how we know new hardware isn’t being released.
Sadly.
Th3T1m3rL1nk
Probably Tears of the Kingdom will play a huge role in this, but I really hope we will get other great games on Switch this year.
neon
I wish you all would understand they have no plans for a new or pro console this year or likely next.
husbandofsamus
Whelp, PS2. Having the record was nice while it lasted.
thehappypuppy
Price cut?
Nawt_
My gosh just cut the life line already and make a new damn console.
WRDinc
They should create a legit family share plan so siblings can easily share games on different Switch Lites.
Have_A_Jelly_Baby
All you have to do is look at the sales of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to realize that the average Switch user doesn’t care about specs or resolution or fps.
There’s absolutely zero reason for Nintendo to bother with making something new when we’re going into year 6 of insane demand for the current product. It’s why there’s no Mario Kart 9. Why would there be when MK8D is the best selling Switch game?
QueenMichaela
Hopefully they have some good games this year then because I don’t see any in the current lineup 🙁
SteamedBeave89
As an older gamer, the majority of AAA games aren’t my thing anymore. I rarely play games with FPS/ Twitch combat anymore. Not to mention everything in AAA is loaded with a battle pass and MTX. The majority of Nintendo games are enjoyable and are relaxing.
anv1dare
Nice, used consoles will be cheeeap in the future when every family whose kids never used theirs will sell it. It’s insane how well the switch keeps on selling.
Few_Sorbet_7393
This is definitely because of Zelda. I mean it’s almost certainly gonna be this years best selling Switch game.
PMC-I3181OS387l5
At this point, I would rather see a new console / the Switch’s true successor. We’re too far in the Switch’s life cycle for Nintendo to offer a “Pro” version.
Nintendo also tried a Pro console before, which was the New 3DS, based on developpers’ demands to get stronger hardware. The issue is that those same devs didn’t jump on board immediately… and the N3DS didn’t receive much support.
No-Zookeepergame-80
They could boost processing power a little bit…
burmasurgeon
I still have the OG switch. Had it since launch. I love the OLED display but have held off upgrading to it because the OG still works fine and it bugs me the OLED doesn’t have any other upgrades except the screen and better battery life. I’ve held off hoping for their next console to drop sooner than later. Hearing this news, I might just upgrade to the OLED and enjoy the bright pretty screen.
SpaceBiking
2023 should be a big year for the switch. Zelda, Pikmin, maybe Mario and Metroid.
FrozenFrac
Who’s still buying Switches outside collectors!?!?!? I mean, I’m super happy they’re selling well (especially as PS5s and Series X’s are still basically nonexistent), but outside the crazies who need one of every color (that’s me by the way lol), I’m shocked people keeping buying in record numbers!
Powerful_Artist
Its still amazing to me that theyve only released the OLED as a new model of the switch but it just keeps to be in such high demand.
I love my switch. One of the coolest consoles Ive ever owned. I have mine from Day 1 and it works great. No real reason to upgrade to the OLED though. If they came out with a bigger upgrade Id buy it though.
Im still hoping/praying for either WWHD or TP someday on the switch.
Paperwater17
I’m just glad the switch is still selling like gangbusters, because if Nintendo were to release a switch pro it’ll be a massive flop because people would think it’s an add-on to the switch just like what happened with the Wii U that became their biggest regret that even Iwata (RIP) cut his own paycheck just to keep the company afloat!
Zeth_Aran
Really hoping the newer titles can at least run at 60 on the switch. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is really pushing that thing when it shouldn’t :/
Yew_Tree
I hope they boost output of accessories too. I got some money for christmas that I was gonna use for a pro controller for the upcoming legend of zelda game and I can’t find one anywhere in person or online. I don’t like buying pre-owned stuff if I can help it so this is really annoying.
Sirfancypants0
More and more this support for the switch itself makes me believe that any sort of “pro” version will be an attatchment to the back of the dock, there’d be no point in boosting performance on the small screen and being stationary would give them alot more leeway with the size along with cooling.
testedonsheep
pretty crazy that switch is still going strong after almost 6 years
UninformedPleb
Okay, ***now*** the hope for a hardware upgrade is dead for a good, long while. This is Nintendo saying “we don’t have new hardware ready, so let’s push the sales numbers for what we have and milk it for all it’s worth”.
I’ve been thinking new hardware was imminent for the last year or so, but this is the announcement that changes my mind. If they’re doing something as drastic as boosting production of the existing hardware, they have their backs against the wall. Manufacturing ramp-ups and ramp-downs are expensive and are almost always a sign of long-term commitment to something. Oof.
Black_Hussar
C’mon Sega there’s still time to release a port of Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 for the Switch
blingping
Maybe we get a price drop!
Equivalent_Alps_8321
How about upgrading the weak hardware?
TayoEXE
Something tells me that Nintendo feels confident about Tears of the Kingdom and their other lineup of games coming soon like Pikmin 4 and Metroid Prime 4.
LocalPawnshop
Could they fix the fucking drift first?
thrwawy28393
The only reason I’d want stronger hardware is because I want Switch to still get ports of big releases on other consoles. That seems to be happening less lately compared to a few years ago. Otherwise I’m happy with what I have.
33 Comments
**TLDR:** *(or more like I didn’t pay so I couldn’t read)*
* Nintendo Plans to Increase Production to roughly 21 Million Units in Fiscal 2023
* Demand remains strong among shortages and it’s expected to match higher demand.
* Nintendo has told Suppliers & Assembly Partners to increase production starting April.
* While anaylists expect sales to diminish first due to the systems life cycle but also as speculation of a next generation hardware looms.
* Special Edition Themed Consoles are expected to be a target they will hit as Splatoon 3 OLED Edition was considered a success.
* Article also reminds you that BOTW Tears of the Kingdom is a massively anticipated 2023 release.
* Nintendo Declined to Comment.
[Here’s a link to the non-paywalled article](https://archive.ph/dyBs7)
The Nintendo: Game like its 2012
This is how we know new hardware isn’t being released.
Sadly.
Probably Tears of the Kingdom will play a huge role in this, but I really hope we will get other great games on Switch this year.
I wish you all would understand they have no plans for a new or pro console this year or likely next.
Whelp, PS2. Having the record was nice while it lasted.
Price cut?
My gosh just cut the life line already and make a new damn console.
They should create a legit family share plan so siblings can easily share games on different Switch Lites.
All you have to do is look at the sales of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to realize that the average Switch user doesn’t care about specs or resolution or fps.
There’s absolutely zero reason for Nintendo to bother with making something new when we’re going into year 6 of insane demand for the current product. It’s why there’s no Mario Kart 9. Why would there be when MK8D is the best selling Switch game?
Hopefully they have some good games this year then because I don’t see any in the current lineup 🙁
As an older gamer, the majority of AAA games aren’t my thing anymore. I rarely play games with FPS/ Twitch combat anymore. Not to mention everything in AAA is loaded with a battle pass and MTX. The majority of Nintendo games are enjoyable and are relaxing.
Nice, used consoles will be cheeeap in the future when every family whose kids never used theirs will sell it. It’s insane how well the switch keeps on selling.
This is definitely because of Zelda. I mean it’s almost certainly gonna be this years best selling Switch game.
At this point, I would rather see a new console / the Switch’s true successor. We’re too far in the Switch’s life cycle for Nintendo to offer a “Pro” version.
Nintendo also tried a Pro console before, which was the New 3DS, based on developpers’ demands to get stronger hardware. The issue is that those same devs didn’t jump on board immediately… and the N3DS didn’t receive much support.
They could boost processing power a little bit…
I still have the OG switch. Had it since launch. I love the OLED display but have held off upgrading to it because the OG still works fine and it bugs me the OLED doesn’t have any other upgrades except the screen and better battery life. I’ve held off hoping for their next console to drop sooner than later. Hearing this news, I might just upgrade to the OLED and enjoy the bright pretty screen.
2023 should be a big year for the switch. Zelda, Pikmin, maybe Mario and Metroid.
Who’s still buying Switches outside collectors!?!?!? I mean, I’m super happy they’re selling well (especially as PS5s and Series X’s are still basically nonexistent), but outside the crazies who need one of every color (that’s me by the way lol), I’m shocked people keeping buying in record numbers!
Its still amazing to me that theyve only released the OLED as a new model of the switch but it just keeps to be in such high demand.
I love my switch. One of the coolest consoles Ive ever owned. I have mine from Day 1 and it works great. No real reason to upgrade to the OLED though. If they came out with a bigger upgrade Id buy it though.
Im still hoping/praying for either WWHD or TP someday on the switch.
I’m just glad the switch is still selling like gangbusters, because if Nintendo were to release a switch pro it’ll be a massive flop because people would think it’s an add-on to the switch just like what happened with the Wii U that became their biggest regret that even Iwata (RIP) cut his own paycheck just to keep the company afloat!
Really hoping the newer titles can at least run at 60 on the switch. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is really pushing that thing when it shouldn’t :/
I hope they boost output of accessories too. I got some money for christmas that I was gonna use for a pro controller for the upcoming legend of zelda game and I can’t find one anywhere in person or online. I don’t like buying pre-owned stuff if I can help it so this is really annoying.
More and more this support for the switch itself makes me believe that any sort of “pro” version will be an attatchment to the back of the dock, there’d be no point in boosting performance on the small screen and being stationary would give them alot more leeway with the size along with cooling.
pretty crazy that switch is still going strong after almost 6 years
Okay, ***now*** the hope for a hardware upgrade is dead for a good, long while. This is Nintendo saying “we don’t have new hardware ready, so let’s push the sales numbers for what we have and milk it for all it’s worth”.
I’ve been thinking new hardware was imminent for the last year or so, but this is the announcement that changes my mind. If they’re doing something as drastic as boosting production of the existing hardware, they have their backs against the wall. Manufacturing ramp-ups and ramp-downs are expensive and are almost always a sign of long-term commitment to something. Oof.
C’mon Sega there’s still time to release a port of Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 for the Switch
Maybe we get a price drop!
How about upgrading the weak hardware?
Something tells me that Nintendo feels confident about Tears of the Kingdom and their other lineup of games coming soon like Pikmin 4 and Metroid Prime 4.
Could they fix the fucking drift first?
The only reason I’d want stronger hardware is because I want Switch to still get ports of big releases on other consoles. That seems to be happening less lately compared to a few years ago. Otherwise I’m happy with what I have.