Nintendo hints its next console could be announced closer to launch than Switch was | VGC

Nintendo has seemingly hinted that its next-gen console will be announced closer to its launch than was the case with the Switch

“Development seems to be progressing well,” they said. “But a product launch won’t happen before next spring at the earliest.”

“The lifecycle of a console is often based on the timing of major game releases, and therefore affects our continued commitment to software production. Moreover, we find it essential to continue providing new opportunities for customers to engage with the Nintendo Switch, beyond just the launch of new games.

“In the event of a future hardware launch, the annual active user numbers will be heavily impacted by the number of hardware units sold. Knowing this, it’s important to maintain a substantial customer base that can enjoy Nintendo’s dedicated gaming systems and ensure that we have a smooth transition to the next generation console.

Nintendo said it sold 17.97 million Switch consoles during the fiscal year ended in March, taking lifetime sales to 125.62 million.

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