Overview

• Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the plans, reports that Nintendo postponed the console multiple times after designers sought extra time to perfect launch titles.
• Leadership prioritized software quality despite frustration from third‑party publishers and fans who wanted the hardware sooner.
• Bloomberg notes Nintendo’s unusually large cash holdings provided a safety cushion for creators to undertake long‑term projects.
• Early performance has been strong, with Nintendo confirming more than 6 million units sold by the first week of August and about 2 million in North America, and other reports indicating sales outpaced the original Switch in the United States.
• Specific games behind the delays were not named; outlets highlight Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza as standout first‑party hits, while third‑party titles trailed and development kits reportedly remained scarce months after launch.