Nintendo Technology Development Division
Nintendo Technology Development Division, commonly abbreviated as Nintendo TDD, formerly named as Nintendo Platform Technology Development (Nintendo PTD), is the hardware development division within the Japanese video game company Nintendo. The division was created in September 2015 after the merger of Nintendo's Integrated Research & Development and System Development divisions.
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Native name | 任天堂技術開発本部 |
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Romanized name | Nintendō Gijutsu Kaihatsu Honbu |
| Formerly | Nintendo Platform Technology Development Division |
| Company type | Division |
| Industry | Video games |
| Predecessors | |
| Founded | September 16, 2015 |
| Headquarters | , Japan |
Key people |
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| Parent | Nintendo |
Nintendo Technology Development Division,[a] commonly abbreviated as Nintendo TDD, formerly named as Nintendo Platform Technology Development (Nintendo PTD), is the hardware development division within the Japanese video game company Nintendo. The division was created in September 2015 after the merger of Nintendo's Integrated Research & Development and System Development divisions.[1][2]
History
[edit]The Nintendo 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 in 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] On January 16, 2025 the new console was revealed to be called the Nintendo Switch 2, releasing on June 5, 2025.
By 2023, the division's name was shortened to Nintendo Technology Development.[6]
Products developed
[edit]| Year | Name | Platform(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pokémon Go Plus | Hardware | [7] |
| NES Classic Edition | Hardware | ||
| 2017 | Nintendo Switch[b] | Hardware | [3] |
| Nintendo Switch Pro Controller | Nintendo Switch | [3] | |
| New Nintendo 2DS XL[c] | Hardware | [8] | |
| Super NES Classic Edition | Hardware | ||
| Joy-Con AA Battery Pack | Nintendo Switch | [9] | |
| 2018 | Nintendo Labo[d] | Nintendo Switch | [10] |
| Poké Ball Plus[d] | Hardware | [11] | |
| 2019 | Nintendo Switch Lite | Hardware | [12] |
| Ring-Con[e] | Hardware | [13] | |
| Leg-Strap[e] | Nintendo Switch | [13] | |
| Nintendo Switch Stylus | Nintendo Switch | [14] | |
| 2021 | Nintendo Switch OLED Model[b] | Hardware | |
| 2023 | Pokémon GO Plus + | Hardware | |
| 2024 | Alarmo[d] | Hardware | [15] |
| 2025 | Nintendo Switch 2[f] | Hardware | [16] |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller | Nintendo Switch 2 | [17] | |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Camera | Nintendo Switch 2 | [18] |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Kohler, Chris. "Nintendo Consolidates Its Game Development Teams". Wired. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
- ^ a b c Rad, Chloi; Otero, Jose (September 14, 2015). "Nintendo Reveals Restructuring Plans". IGN. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
- ^ a b c Conditt, Jessica (December 14, 2017). "Nintendo is really excited about the Switch's detachable gamepads". Engadget. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
- ^ Yoshimura, Takuya (April 27, 2017). "Notice Regarding Retirement of a Representative Director and Management Changes" (PDF). Nintendo. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
- ^ Barder, Ollie. "Shinya Takahashi Of Nintendo Hints At New Hardware But What Will Happen To The Switch?". Forbes. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Annual Report 2024" (PDF). www.nintendo.co.jp. July 8, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ Frank, Allegra (July 11, 2016). "Pokémon Go Plus: Everything you need to know (update)". Polygon. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
- ^ Stein, Scott. "How the Nintendo 2DS XL can succeed alongside Nintendo Switch". CNET. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
- ^ Statt, Nick (April 12, 2017). "Nintendo introduces new neon yellow Joy-Con color and controller battery pack". The Verge. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
- ^ Webster, Andrew (January 17, 2018). "Nintendo is making a bunch of weird DIY cardboard toys for the Switch and they're awesome". The Verge. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- ^ "Poké Ball Plus Patent (2019-202117)". j-platpat.inpit.go.jp. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
- ^ Bankhurst, Adam (July 10, 2019). "Nintendo Switch Lite Specs, Features, Release Date Announced". IGN. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- ^ a b Bankhurst, Adam (September 5, 2019). "Nintendo Teases 'New Experience' for Nintendo Switch". Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Haider, Ali (September 30, 2019). "Brain Age announced for Nintendo Switch in Japan, Stylus revealed". Twisted Voxel. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Ask the Developer Vol. 14, Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo – Chapter 1". Nintendo of Europe GmbH. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ "Ask the Developer Vol. 16: Nintendo Switch 2 — Part 1 - News - Nintendo Official Site for Canada". www.nintendo.com. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ^ "Ask the Developer Vol. 16: Nintendo Switch 2 — Part 2 - News - Nintendo Official Site for Canada". www.nintendo.com. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ^ "Ask the Developer Vol. 16: Nintendo Switch 2 — Part 3 - News - Nintendo Official Site for Canada". www.nintendo.com. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
