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AI-driven capacity shift disrupts Nintendo cartridge supply

Macronix has ended ROM chip production for gaming cartridges, reducing output by 39% and shifting capacity to higher-profit memory chips.

Published 2026-11-05 11:24 (Beijing time)Source IT之家Auto-summarised, fact-checked against source

01Summary

Nintendo faces supply disruptions due to its former reliance on Macronix, with potential cost increases from switching to Rohm or Lapis Semiconductor. While Nintendo hasn't abandoned physical cartridges, rising costs may lead to price hikes or smaller-capacity cartridge designs.

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AI 抢走产能,任天堂实体游戏卡带供应链告急

IT之家 · published 2026-11-05 11:24 Beijing time

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