The Switch 2 could be one of the must-have gaming consoles of 2025, and in an effort to ensure that supply meets demand, Nintendo is reportedly working with Samsung to increase its production efforts. While Nintendo had previously predicted that 15 million Switch 2 consoles would be sold during its current financial year, it has been reported that Samsung may be able to significantly increase this number.
According to Bloomberg, 20 million Switch 2 consoles could be sold by March 2026 if Samsung is manufacturing chips for it. Samsung was competing with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to secure the Nintendo contract, and the Korean company will reportedly produce a customized Nvidia chip for the Switch 2. Samsung has worked with Nintendo in the past to supply it with memory chips and displays, and the company can reportedly ramp up production further if necessary. Sources told Bloomberg that Samsung is also pushing for OLED panels to be used for a potential Switch 2 hardware refresh in the future.
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Switch 2 preorders have sold out at several retailers across the globe, and Nintendo recently apologized for being unable to meet demand in Japan through its official store. The company received 2.2 million applications to purchase the console, but it warned customers that a “significant” number of them will not be selected as winners of the My Nintendo Store lottery sale.
In the US, Switch 2 preorders officially opened up on April 24 after weeks of uncertainty regarding tariffs. While the price of the console hasn’t gone up yet–$450 for the base model, $500 for the bundle that includes Mario Kart World–first-party accessory prices have increased. The Switch 2 will feature several hardware upgrades when compared to its predecessor, and there’ll be a strong selection of third-party games available on launch day.