Nintendo has announced measures to prevent shortages and scalping issues for the upcoming Switch 2 launch. President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed the company is drawing from past experiences to ensure adequate supply.
Learning From Past Mistakes
When questioned about avoiding the supply constraints that plagued the original Switch launch in 2017, Furukawa told Nikkei (translated by VGC): "We will implement all possible measures based on our accumulated experience regarding scalpers. Preparations are underway."
The company identifies sufficient production volume as their primary strategy against resellers. Furukawa emphasized this approach hasn't changed since discussions began last year.
Smoother Production Pipeline
Unlike previous years affected by semiconductor shortages, Nintendo confirms component supply won't hinder Switch 2 production. "The component shortage situation has been resolved," Furukawa stated. "We don't anticipate significant production challenges for the successor model."
The company plans additional regional anti-scalping measures within legal boundaries while focusing on meeting launch demand through manufacturing capacity.
Upcoming Reveals and Events
Nintendo has scheduled a Switch 2 Direct presentation for April and global hands-on events in major cities. Despite slowing sales of the current Switch model, Furukawa dismissed speculation about consumers delaying purchases for the successor.
"We don't believe purchase hesitation significantly impacts current sales," he commented. "This remains a strong eighth year for Switch, though slightly below targets."
Ongoing Switch Support
The company reaffirmed continued support for the original Switch platform alongside the new system's launch. Major titles including Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond remain scheduled for 2025 releases on the current hardware.
