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Nintendo's main Switch cartridge supplier is leaving the ROM business
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Nintendo's primary supplier for Nintendo Switch game cartridges has announced its exit from the ROM manufacturing sector. This transition signals a significant shift in production capabilities for physical gaming media.
- 01Macronix is reportedly ceasing production of specialized ROM chips for Nintendo Switch cartridges
- 02The departure of a primary supplier threatens the long-term availability of physical game media
- 03Nintendo faces potential supply chain disruptions or cost increases for physical retail products
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This is potentially terrible news for those who love physical media.