New reports indicate that Nintendo will be decreasing the number of Switch 2 consoles it manufactures in the coming quarter. The report surfaces as the Switch 2 draws closer to it's first anniversary, with Nintendo having launched the console-handheld hybrid on June 5, 2025.
Nintendo first announced the Switch 2 in January 2025 after months of rumors and speculation. The long-awaited follow-up to Nintendo's best-selling console comes with a handful of anticipated software and powerful features, such as support for Nvidia's DLSS technology and the addition of Nintendo GameCube titles to the Nintendo Switch Online library of retro classics. The Switch 2 also includes a few unexpected features, such as mouse functionality for the Joy Con 2 controllers, allowing for more precise aiming in titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The console's new dock also supports 4K graphical output, further boosting the visuals of Switch 2 games when connected to a compatible television.
Nintendo hopes to continue supporting the Switch 2 for an extended period, and its lifespan is expected to be at least as long as the original Switch.
Nintendo has reduced the number of Switch 2 consoles that it plans...
