A fresh wave of console manufacturing is shifting to Vietnam, as Foxconn and Luxshare map out millions of new gaming units, wearables and devices for global brands like Microsoft.
Electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn and Chinese company Luxshare are eyeing increased manufacturing of gaming hardware in Vietnam. Reports predict that this will significantly boost the country’s annual production of gaming consoles and its position in the global supply chain.
According to Taipei Times, newly filed proposals indicate that the two suppliers plan to manufacture millions of additional devices in the northern provinces where much of Vietnam’s electronics sector is concentrated.
Foxconn’s local units have outlined major expansions, too. Foxconn EV Energy & Component (Vietnam) Co has the capacity to produce up to four million gaming devices a year at a plant in northern Vietnam, according to earlier company filings.
Another subsidiary, Fushan Technology (Vietnam) Ltd, has now applied for approval to further scale up output. The firm aims to add up to 4.8 million units of Microsoft Xbox consoles each year, alongside console components and other electromagnetic devices.
The request was submitted to the environmental authorities of Bac Ninh Province, which oversee approvals for industrial expansion.
Luxshare Precision has submitted a separate proposal to produce as many as 4.5 million game consoles annually at a new facility in Vietnam. Production is due to begin next year. The company, however, did not specify which brands it will assemble.
Vietnam already manufactures smartphones, tablets and computers for global brands. Rising investment reflects a broader shift as manufacturers reduce their exposure to China and diversify supply chains.
Meanwhile, Fushan is also preparing to broaden its portfolio. It plans to lift its mobile phone capacity by 30 million units, bringing annual output to around 140 million. The company will begin producing chargers for smart rings and expects to make up to three million wearable devices a year. It also retains the ability to manufacture up to 100,000 drones annually. Full operations at the upgraded plant are scheduled for April next year.
