Topic: Nintendo Switch 2: Your biggest fears and concerns!!

Except the US doesn’t have the same skill as Taiwan in producing the same kind of chips. It would take years to not only build the plants but to also train them. TSMC would also be affected by the tariffs.

@MrCarlos46 TSMC are building some plants in the US and, due to a lack of local talent, they'll be bringing staff over from Taiwan to help run them. Samsung, who make the SoC for the Switch 2 are also expanding their operations there.

Anyway, we've finally got some tariffs now and... they're mostly on Mexico and Canada! Good luck to anyone in the business of international trade; they've got a few sleepless nights ahead this week.

@Matt_Barber Just unknown what will make Nintendo open up a final production line in the US and send in kits to build consoles there, basically doing the inverse of what PlayStation does (they run in the US and their final production line is in Japan), I kinda also wanna know more of how the final production line could work. Where could they even set one up?

@MrCarlos46 For Nintendo to move production to the US, I'd think that there would need to be an unambiguous signal that there would be significant tariffs on imported games consoles. It's not something that they'd do purely on speculation or emergency tariffs that may be short lived. Even the 10% tariff on Chinese goods sticks, it probably wouldn't move the needle in itself, especially when they can skirt around it by shipping mostly from Vietnam.

The reason for doing only final assembly would be that it'd require a minimum of specialist labor and equipment, and space in existing electronics factories could be adapted to the job in a relatively short time. Even so, if everyone in the consumer electronics industries tries to relocate at once, they'd be fighting over a relatively small amount of suitable facilities that are sitting idle.

@Matt_Barber It’d be easier for Nintendo to just fully move production over to Vietnam in the future, but what are the chances of that happening?

@MrCarlos46 I'd think it unlikely that they'd move all production to Vietnam. China is still probably cheaper overall and most of the world isn't actively engaging in a trade war with the country.

It's mostly just a case of making sure that they've got enough capacity to service the US market. They may require a further expansion if the Switch 2 is enough of a hit, I suppose.

My biggest fear or suppose fear is People giving out misinformation and refusing to admit when they don't know. No one has even seen or test the Switch 2 yet - beyond Devs and Nintendo. We got so many experts knowing the Switch 2 inside and out from the trailer. As for NSO going up that's bound to happen.

@NeonPizza
I’m thinking they release a separate mouse controller altogether,a new Pro Controller could potentially include a new scrolling button but I’m really not surprised if we see a standalone Nintendo mouse controller for Switch 2

I feel like I’m setting myself up for disappointment with the fact that I keep thinking Switch 2 will bring back themes thanks to the extra resources even though it might still only have black and white themes (although now renamed to dark mode and light mode).

@MrCarlos46 same, i would love to see at least colour variations, if not game themes. hopefully nintendo has listened to our pleas over the years 😹

@OctolingKing13 One thing they should consider doing as a bonus for buying Switch 2 games physically: When you pop in the cartridge for the first time you unlock a theme related to the game which you can set as the HOME Menu theme at any time.

Can also apply for Switch 1 games when first inserted onto a Switch 2.

@MrCarlos46 that would be really neat, i think they would do that with amiibo tho, as a bonus for collecting them, which would be really cool. hopefully nintendo will also continue amiibo too, kinda scared they wont 😕

@OctolingKing13 Multiple ways to get themes, and maybe even HOME Menu music too.

And then there should be a Switch 2 Theme Shop where other themes could also be bought using My Nintendo Platinum Points.

Honestly, I fear over saturation of third party games that end up not selling well and support being dropped. I think third party developers are going to have to be smart about what titles they bring to the console. Just flooding the system with games doesn’t mean they will sell well.

Its the "PRICE" and whether or not I can make it to "PreOrder" without having to wait when first released...... I do hope his words are true they will have Plenty to make for PreOrders to pickup or Pickup on day of release when they tell us on April 2.

@OctolingKing13

Looks like NFC has been confirmed for Switch 2 so dust off those Amiibo! Honestly I was never concerned they’d abandon amiibo as it’s been a pretty steady source of revenue for them since the Wii U days. I’m still holding out for a Hollow Knight/SilkSong Amiibo when SilkSong is released later this year 😝

@MrCarlos46
That would be a neat way to incorporate themes. Not sure why Nintendo abandoned themes on Switch 1 but if they go all out with themes for Switch 2 it’s just one more feature that’ll distinguish it from Switch 1 and give it a fresh feel over its 8 yrs old predecessor. Don’t be surprised if they start charging for certain themes tho! Maybe with mouse support they’ll be an option to design our own themes?? One can dream!

@Rainz If they charge us for certain themes, it should be with My Nintendo Platinum Points.

@Qwertyninty
I think Nintendo will be sure to not over saturate its launch schedule. They’ll want enough spotlight for its own 1st party games and will likely spread out the release of major 3rd party titles because what 3rd party wants to compete against the likes of a Mario Kart 9 or new 3D Mario game? Switch 2 will definitely give a new lease on life for plenty of 3rd party offerings but I can’t see them just all releasing at the same time. It’ll be a staggered approach to fill the gap between major Nintendo releases

@SwitchForce
This is the big one! The million dollar question everyone wants to know…or more like a $399 or $449 question. I’m leaning closer to the $449 price tag. Perhaps they go somewhere in the middle like $429 launch price. It’s not the magic $399 but the extra $30 won’t deter anyone. I’m sure Donald Dump’s (not a typo!) exploits aren’t helping with pricing right now either.