May 09, 2024
In a move that could shake up social media integration in gaming, Nintendo announced it will no longer support direct image sharing to Elon Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter) starting June 10.
This decision follows similar actions by Sony and Microsoft, who both removed native screen-sharing functionalities with X last year.
The reason for the exodus appears to be X's new API pricing structure. While X's official gaming account downplayed the situation, claiming a smooth transition is underway, user-generated context within the platform itself suggests otherwise.
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According to X's own reader feature, the split stems directly from X's hefty API fees, which reportedly start at a staggering $42,000 per month, with even higher tiers reaching a much steeper $210,000.
While these sums might seem insignificant for tech giants like Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, it appears even major corporations have their spending limits.
This mass departure by gaming consoles raises questions about the future of X's integration within the gaming community, potentially impacting how gamers share their experiences on the platform.
