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Soundwave on 09 November 2024
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firebush03 said:
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.

The details are in their own financial data if you know what to look for and you can compare it to past Nintendo hardware launches (Switch 1, Switch OLED, etc.). 

They are gathering components for a massive launch that corresponds to a launch in 1st half 2025. Bigger than Switch 1. I think trial production has already begun like right now, there's separate data out there for that. There's a huge surge in component shipments for Switch 2 components (screens, motherboard, T239 chip). That separate shipment data is also out there. 

There were many 3DS exclusive titles that released after Switch 1 launched too ... I'm not sure what that has to do with anything. Did anyone honestly think Nintendo was going to cease Switch 1 software production after March 2025? Many Nintendo systems have continued to see software releases from Nintendo even after their successor has released, the NES did, the SNES did, the DS did, the GBA did, etc. etc. The 3DS was supported for like a year+ after the Switch launched with new games. 

I would expect Zelda: WWHD and Twilight Princess HD have to be Switch 1 titles ("exclusive" isn't really the correct terminology since those games will be on Switch 2 too and may even have enhancements) for example. It would make no sense to have those only for the Switch 2 and lock out Switch 1 when these games ran fine on a Wii U. 

Last edited by Soundwave - on 09 November 2024