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One of Nintendo's Switch and Switch 2 cartridge manufacturers is exiting the business, which could make physical games more expensive
Macronix, longtime Nintendo hardware partner and one of the main producers of ROM memory, has announced it's leaving the business. ROM chips are key components in Switch and Switch 2 cartridges.
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Macronix, a longtime Nintendo hardware partner and major producer of ROM memory, announced it is exiting the business. The company disclosed the decision during its latest earnings call, with industry analyst David Gibson sharing the news on X. ROM chips are essential components in Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 cartridges. Macronix plans to phase out all ROM products entirely by the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2026.
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