Nintendo reportedly plans to boost Switch supply by shrinking its packaging VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC Nintendo reportedly plans to boost Switch supply by shrinking its packagingReducing the size of the product’s box will enable the company to ship more units Video Game News 18th Aug 2022 / 1:11 pm Posted by Tom IvanNintendo is reportedly planning to boost Switch supply by shrinking the size of the product’s packaging. That’s according to a Nikkei report, which claims that the company will cut the size of the flagship Switch console’s outer packaging by 20% beginning in August. The move is designed to help increase global supply of the console by improving transportation efficiency. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 reviewWatch on YouTube Subscribe to VGC on YouTube Earlier this month Nintendo reported a year-on-year hardware sales decline for its first quarter ended in June, which the company blamed partly on component shortages. Nintendo said it expected procurement of components to improve from late summer towards the autumn. The company also stuck to its 21 million hardware sales forecast for its current fiscal year ending in March 2023, which would represent a 9.8% decline from the previous year and a 37% decline from the year before that. “Regarding Nintendo Switch, we will continue to convey the appeal of all three hardware models in order to maintain sales momentum and expand the install base,” it said. Further reading 3 Nintendo also reports sales decline as Switch hits 111mSwitch hits 111m, but hardware and software sales are down year-on-yearNikkei recently reported that Nintendo will not be announcing a Switch Pro or the successor to the Switch this year. The report claimed that because of Nintendo’s focus on achieving its current sales plan, it’s concentrating entirely on building enough Nintendo Switch units with the components it’s been able to secure. 3 Comments Related VGC Content New Switch system update improves stability updates controller firmware3 hours ago A Splatoon x Pokémon Splatfest is coming in November3 days ago Pilotwings 64 is the next N64 game coming to Switch Online4 days ago Nintendo is reportedly cracking down on uncensored boobs and hentai games5 days ago Popular Now on VGC1 Harley Quinn voice actor criticises Chris Pratt Mario casting ‘ It should be Charles’ 2 Modern Warfare 2 will seemingly require a phone number like Overwatch 23 Phil Spencer could be teasing Xbox s game streaming device in a new office photo4 Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future5 Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level More Video Game News Pokemon Center London queues ‘ significantly better’ on ThursdayAfter Wednesday's six-hour waits, things seem to have significantly improved at the pop-up store1 month ago1 US PlayStation shipments were reportedly up 400% last monthPS5 supply appears to be increasing as Christmas approaches1 hour ago1 Comment Overwatch 2 servers down for some as Blizzard removes two heroes temporarilyThe game's rocky launch has caused much fan frustration2 hours ago6 Embracer confirms studio switch for ‘ AAA project’ following claims of KoTOR troubleIt was recently claimed Saber Interactive could have taken over the game from Aspyr1 month ago6 CommentsBy commenting on this article you agree to adhere to VGC’s community guidelines. Notice: To display comments please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences.