Soundwave said:
There is evidence that they are preparing to go into mass production ... like very soon. Trial production might have even begun already. The details are out there. It also looks like Switch 2 initial production will be far higher than Switch 1's launch period was. I'm not sure if that means a ton of units on day 1 specifically or if the plan is to have a large amount of systems to go in the general launch period (first few months). It does look like the comment Nintendo's president made about wanting enough units to deter scalping is true. If there is a delay past March/April/May 2025 I would say it's 100% because the software has been delayed again and they are really way behind schedule. Nintendo is preparing production of a massive launch though, something that looks significantly bigger than the Switch 1, Switch Lite/Mariko, and Switch OLED launch production. |
I see, so no evidence of mass production having begun, just speculation. (Though I feel it goes w/out saying that NSW2 mass production is being prepped, esp when the President of Nintendo is publicly stating the reveal will be within the next few months.)
As far as reveal-to-launch is concerned, Nintendo has stated they are looking to curb scalpers from selling systems at an up-ticked price. So, it would not be crazy to assume a bit more time btwn reveal and release compared to NSW (which Nintendo likely wasn’t expecting to need a massive number of units for, not as massive as NSW2 that is).
If there is a delay past March/April/May 2025? Well, if the system isn’t revealed this year, we won’t be seeing it until June at the soonest, and I don’t suspect a reveal is on the horizon as many like to believe. Additionally, I again point to the person who leaked Xenoblade X one day prior to reveal, who stated there are many more NSW exclusive titles coming prior to NSW2 after Xenoblade X.
