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Nintendo Reportedly Partners with Samsung for Switch 2 Chip Production

The collaboration could enable production of up to 20 million units by March 2026, though Nintendo maintains a first-year sales forecast of 15 million.

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Overview

  • Nintendo is reportedly working with Samsung to produce chips for the Switch 2, using an 8 nm fabrication process.
  • The partnership could allow Nintendo to manufacture up to 20 million units by March 2026, according to Bloomberg's sources.
  • Nintendo has officially forecasted 15 million Switch 2 units and 45 million game sales in the console's first year.
  • The company has declined to confirm or deny its partnership with Samsung, citing a policy of not disclosing supplier details.
  • The Switch 2 is set to launch globally on June 5, 2025, with high pre-order demand suggesting strong initial sales.