Tech Desk 
May 20, 2025
Nintendo is gearing up for the launch of its next-gen gaming console, Switch 2, and it's making some big changes under the hood. The original Nintendo Switch was loved for its hybrid design, a console you could play on your TV or take on the go.
However, the Switch 2 promises 10 times more power, bringing a major leap in performance for gamers worldwide.
Nintendo and Samsung partnership
Excitingly, Nintendo has picked Samsung to produce the new chip for Switch 2, turning away from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading chipmaker.
While Nintendo already works with Samsung for parts like screens and memory units, choosing Samsung for the processor is an exciting move, especially since TSMC is the top name in chip manufacturing across the tech industry.
According to the rumours, Nintendo did consider TSMC to produce the Nvidia-designed chipset, which will power the Switch 2, but it ultimately went with Samsung.
The reason isn’t fully clear, but it might be about managing costs, improving supply chains, or increasing production speed. The decision shows how serious Nintendo is about scaling production smoothly when the console launches.
If everything goes as planned, Switch 2 production could cross 20 million units, which is a bold target. Even if it doesn’t reach that number, early forecasts suggest the new console could match the original Switch’s sales, and that’s no small feat.
