Nintendo has decided to end direct integration from the Switch’s image album to Twitter starting June 10, citing X’s API fees as the reason. This move means all major console makers have now withdrawn native screen-sharing to X.
In response, X’s gaming account posted a somewhat misleading statement, downplaying its role in Nintendo’s decision and emphasizing its ongoing partnership with the company.
Interestingly, user-generated context provided by X’s built-in reader filled in the gaps, explaining that the decision was indeed prompted by X’s costly API changes. Reports indicate that accessing the cheapest Enterprise API plan for Twitter can cost upwards of $42,000 monthly, with higher tiers reaching $125,000 and $210,000 per month.
While these costs may not seem significant to large corporations like Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony, even they have their limits. If the expense of screen-sharing to social channels outweighs the benefits, companies will naturally cut back on such features to reduce overheads.
Despite the changes, users can still share Switch screenshots on X, albeit with additional steps involved. Nintendo also notes that integrated Facebook sharing remains unaffected, although this could change in the future.
