Company:Nintendo Platform Technology Development
 Exterior of the Nintendo Development Center in Kyoto, Japan | |
Native name | 任天堂技術開発本部 |
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Romanized name | Nintendō Gijutsu Kaihatsu Honbu |
| Type | Division |
| Industry | Video games |
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| Founded | September 16, 2015 |
| Headquarters | , Japan |
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| Parent | Nintendo |
Nintendo Platform Technology Development,[lower-alpha 1] commonly abbreviated as Nintendo PTD, is a Japanese hardware development division for Nintendo. The division was created in September 2015 after the merger of Nintendo's Integrated Research & Development and System Development divisions.[1][2]
History
The Nintendo Platform Technology Development division was created on September 16, 2015, as part of a company-wide organizational restructure that took place under Nintendo's then newly appointed president, Tatsumi Kimishima. The division was created after the merger of two Nintendo's divisions, the Integrated Research & Development (IRD), which specialized in hardware development, and System Development (SDD), which specialized operating system development and its development environment and network services.[2]
The new division assumed both of its predecessors' roles. Ko Shiota, formerly Deputy General Manager of the IRD division, serves as the General Manager, while Takeshi Shimada, formerly Deputy General Manager of the Software Environment Development Department of the SDD division, serves the same role.[2]
The division was responsible for the development of the company's hybrid game console, the Nintendo Switch.[3]
On April 27, 2017, following the retirement of general manager and long-time Nintendo hardware developer Genyo Takeda, Ko Shiota was appointed as his successor.[4]
On April 13, 2018, Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development general manager Shinya Takahashi revealed that Nintendo was working on a new hardware video game system.[5]
Products developed
| Year | Name | Platform(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pokémon Go Plus | Hardware | [6] |
| NES Classic Edition | Hardware | ||
| 2017 | Nintendo Switch[lower-alpha 2] | Hardware | [3] |
| Nintendo Switch Pro Controller | Nintendo Switch | [3] | |
| New Nintendo 2DS XL[lower-alpha 3] | Hardware | [7] | |
| Super NES Classic Edition | Hardware | ||
| Joy-Con AA Battery Pack | Nintendo Switch | [8] | |
| 2018 | Nintendo Labo[lower-alpha 4] | Nintendo Switch | [9] |
| Poké Ball Plus[lower-alpha 4] | Hardware | [10] | |
| 2019 | Nintendo Switch Lite | Hardware | [11] |
| Ring-Con[lower-alpha 5] | Hardware | [12] | |
| Leg-Strap[lower-alpha 5] | Nintendo Switch | [12] | |
| Nintendo Switch Stylus | Nintendo Switch | [13] | |
| 2021 | Nintendo Switch OLED Model | Hardware | |
| 2023 | Pokémon GO Plus + | Hardware |
Notes
References
- ↑ Kohler, Chris. "Nintendo Consolidates Its Game Development Teams". Wired. https://www.wired.com/2015/09/nintendo-ead-spd-merge/. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Rad, Chloi; Otero, Jose. "Nintendo Reveals Restructuring Plans". IGN. http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/09/14/nintendo-reveals-restructuring-plans.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Conditt, Jessica. "Nintendo is really excited about the Switch's detachable gamepads" (in en). Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/14/nintendo-switch-koizumi-takahashi-interview-joy-con-zelda-mario/.
- ↑ Yoshimura, Takuya (April 27, 2017). "Notice Regarding Retirement of a Representative Director and Management Changes". https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2017/170427_5e.pdf.
- ↑ Barder, Ollie. "Shinya Takahashi Of Nintendo Hints At New Hardware But What Will Happen To The Switch?" (in en). https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2018/04/13/shinya-takahashi-of-nintendo-hints-at-new-hardware-but-what-will-happen-to-the-switch/.
- ↑ Frank, Allegra (2016-07-11). "Pokémon Go Plus: Everything you need to know (update)" (in en). https://www.polygon.com/2016/7/11/12153040/pokemon-go-plus-price-info-and-release-date.
- ↑ Stein, Scott. "How the Nintendo 2DS XL can succeed alongside Nintendo Switch" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/news/nintendo-3ds-2ds-xl-nintendo-switch-nes-classic-virtual-console-hands-on/.
- ↑ Statt, Nick (2017-04-12). "Nintendo introduces new neon yellow Joy-Con color and controller battery pack". https://www.theverge.com/2017/4/12/15279766/nintendo-switch-joy-con-neon-yellow-color-aa-battery-pack.
- ↑ Webster, Andrew (17 January 2018). "Nintendo is making a bunch of weird DIY cardboard toys for the Switch and they're awesome". https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/17/16900496/nintendo-switch-labo-cardboard-diy-accessories-announced-price-release-date.
- ↑ "Poké Ball Plus Patent (2019-202117)". https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/PU/JP-2019-202117/D318B1935E712715DA05A949160F5518E6ADCCCC528FE923202B9D9147A6E0C1/11/en.
- ↑ Bankhurst, Adam (2019-07-10). "Nintendo Switch Lite Specs, Features, Release Date Announced". https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/07/10/nintendo-switch-lite-announced.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Bankhurst, Adam (2019-09-05). "Nintendo Teases 'New Experience' for Nintendo Switch". https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/09/05/nintendo-teases-new-experience-for-nintendo-switch-wii-fit.
- ↑ Haider, Ali (2019-09-30). "Brain Age announced for Nintendo Switch in Japan, Stylus revealed". https://twistedvoxel.com/brain-age-nintendo-switch-stylus/.
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