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killer7 on 10 November 2024
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Soundwave said:
firebush03 said:

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. 

Of course Switch won't be axed shortly after the Switch Up is released. Even the Gamecube lasted till 2008 and that system was close of being a flop! I do not see any scenario where Switch gets axed anytime sooner than march 2027. Everything points to a post support. Otherwise why announce MP4B for a 2025 Switch release? Of course one can say that even the PS4 was discontinued in 2022 but that does not affect Nintendo systems!