Nintendo Teams Up with Samsung for Switch 2 Chip Boost
May 20, 2025 8:48 AMNintendo's recent partnership with Samsung aims to enhance the supply of chips for the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, potentially enabling Nintendo to stock up to 20 million consoles by March 2026. This figure surpasses the company's earlier estimate of 15 million units for its first-year sales. Samsung's investment in competing with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. in chip production will support Nintendo’s production goals. Although Nintendo has chosen to use high-quality LCD screens instead of OLED for the Switch 2, Samsung is still expected to play a key role in providing OLED technology in future hardware updates. Demand for the new console in Japan has outstripped expectations, putting additional pressure on Nintendo to manage production effectively amidst possible US tariff changes.
What are the key features of the Nintendo Switch 2?The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to offer enhanced performance, potentially featuring improved processing power, a bigger screen, and new gaming experiences, although specific details about the console’s capabilities are still under wraps.
The Nintendo Switch, originally released in 2017, revolutionized the gaming landscape with its hybrid design allowing for both handheld and TV gaming. The expected evolution into Switch 2 is generating significant excitement among fans and gamers alike, signaling Nintendo's commitment to remain competitive in the ever-evolving gaming market.
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Miss Peachy commented on: 2025-05-20 09:06:08
Smart move teaming up with Samsung to dodge those pesky supply chain issues—20 million units is a serious flex. Gotta love Nintendo playing the long game with LCD now and saving OLED for a future glow-up.
N3rdo commented on: 2025-05-20 08:54:07
Nice to see Nintendo securing that chip supply—sounds like they’re prepping to avoid another Switch shortage nightmare. Also, LCD over OLED at launch Bold move, but I bet they’ve got some slick upgrades planned down the line.
