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Nintendo Has Partnered with Samsung to Increase Switch 2 Chip Production, Which Could See the Console Selling 20 Million Units by March 2026
- Nintendo announced the Switch 2 will launch globally on June 5, 2025, with a recommended price of $449.99 and active pre-orders in the US and UK.
- Nintendo partnered with Samsung Electronics to manufacture the Switch 2’s custom Nvidia-designed chips using Samsung’s 8-nanometer process to address high demand and production challenges.
- This collaboration aims to increase Switch 2 production capacity, potentially allowing Nintendo to ship over 20 million units by March 2026, surpassing previous forecasts.
- Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa explained the 15 million unit sales forecast reflects achieving sales similar to the original Switch, while analysts consider it conservative and Samsung expects to "ramp up further if needed."
- The partnership could strengthen both Nintendo and Samsung in their markets, though increased component costs and US tariff uncertainties may impact pricing and production pace.
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Nintendo has partnered with Samsung to increase Switch 2 chip production, which could see the console selling 20 million units by March 2026
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