Nintendo is stockpiling Switch 2 consoles, so it won't sell out right away at launch, according to a source.

The highly anticipated release of the Switch 2 is drawing near, according to an insider who claims to have insider information on the console's shipment details. With Nintendo facing stock shortages for the original Switch, fans are eagerly looking forward to the company's latest offering.

Although Nintendo has officially announced that the successor to the Switch will be revealed before April of next year, there have been numerous reports that it is already in production. This seems plausible, as a semiconductor company previously stated that production for the Switch 2 began in September, in order to ensure enough units for a successful launch.

The latest rumor sheds more light on the console's shipping plans, hinting at a significantly higher number of units available at launch compared to the original Switch in 2017. The information comes from an insider known as ninspider, who previously leaked alleged drawings of the Switch 2 that were later confirmed by others. In a recent post on Famiboards, ninspider shared encrypted text that was quickly decoded, revealing that the initial stock quantity for the Switch 2 has been finalized and production will be planned accordingly.

While the exact number of units is undisclosed, the decrypted text hints at a staggering 2.5 times more units for the US market alone compared to the original Switch in March 2017. This could mean a potential launch of around 6.8 to 7 million consoles worldwide, a number that aligns with Nintendo's efforts to combat scalpers by simply producing more consoles. In fact, Nintendo's president Shuntaro Furukawa has reassured investors that the component shortage that affected the Switch's supply in the past two years has been resolved and will not impact the production of the Switch 2.

It's worth noting that this information should be taken with a grain of salt, but it's clear that Nintendo is anticipating a high demand for its next console, given the success of the Switch and its massive sales of over 146 million units worldwide. While the company has only confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with current software, leaks suggest that it will also feature magnetic Joy-Cons and a larger screen.

But what about the games? Fans can rest easy knowing that their favorite titles, such as Super Mario Party Jamboree, will be playable on the Switch 2. For more updates on the console and other Nintendo news, be sure to follow us on Twitter, sign up for our newsletter, and leave a comment below. And for easier submission of Inbox letters and Reader's Features, you can use our Submit Stuff page.

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