Nintendo reportedly plans to cut Switch 2 production by 33% after a lackluster holiday season — gaming giant slashes 2 million units from planned output

Nintendo plans to reduce Switch 2 production by 33% following disappointing holiday sales, cutting output from 6 million to 4 million units starting April 2026. The company faced challenges with sluggish game sales and potential issues with third-party developer support due to a smaller user base compared to competitors. Factors like larger download sizes, expensive microSD Express cards, and lack of compelling new releases were cited as reasons for reduced game purchases. Nintendo may also face increased costs due to rising chip prices and is considering a price hike for the Switch 2.