Nintendo's main Switch cartridge supplier exits the ROM business as memory shortage bites
Macronix is reportedly shifting capacity to AI data center chips, threatening physical Switch game supply.
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- Ars TechnicaThe tech memory shortage comes for Nintendo's cartridge supply chain
- shattered.ioMacronix ROM Share Drops to 5% From 26% [2026]
- Polygon.comNintendo's Biggest Chip Manufacturer Officially Exits Business
- Eurogamer.netOne of Nintendo's Switch and Switch 2 cartridge manufacturers is exiting the business, which could make physical games more expensive and result in even more controversial Game-Key Cards
- https://tech-insider.org/Macronix ROM Phase-Out: 26% to 5% of Sales [2026]
- GameSpotNintendo Could Have A New Cartridge Problem On Its Hands
- FRVRNintendo Switch and Switch 2โs main cartridge producer will no longer create game carts due to ongoing memory crisis
- Joe.co.ukNintendo Switch cartridges could get pricier, maker warns
- MSNNintendo's Main Switch Cartridge Supplier Is Leaving The ROM Business