Nintendo has partnered with Samsung to manufacture over 20 million Switch 2 units, and an OLED version of the console may follow, based on a new report.
According to a report from Bloomberg, Nintendo has turned to Samsung Electronics to assist in manufacturing the Switch 2 SoC, which may allow the console maker to increase production of the upcoming console enough to sell more than the projected 20 million units by March, 2026.
Beyond chip manufacturing, Samsung is pushing for its OLED panels to be part of a future Nintendo Switch 2 refresh, potentially replacing the initial model’s display setup. The original 2017 Switch used a chipset built by TSMC on older manufacturing nodes, but Nintendo is said to have switched to Samsung this time because the new Nvidia-based processor is better suited to Samsung’s fabrication process. Samsung is already in an ongoing partnership with Nintendo, as it supplies components like memory chips and OLED screens for original Switch.
As per sources familiar with the matter, this development represents a major win for Samsung as it seeks to challenge industry leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) in the competitive chipmaking sector. The new partnership offers renewed momentum for Samsung’s contract chip division, which has long aimed to become a stronger player with respect to semiconductor operations alongside its memory chip business.
The NVIDIA designed custom chip Samsung is currently manufacturing for the Switch 2 uses its 8-nanometer process technology. According to Bloomberg’s sources, production is progressing quickly enough to support Nintendo’s ambitious shipment goals. The company is also prepared to increase output if needed, though final numbers may depend on assembly partners such as Foxconn Technology Group.
TSMC has maintained its dominance by securing high-profile clients like Apple and Nvidia and consistently improving its production processes. While both Samsung and TSMC are locked in a technological arms race—developing ever-smaller chip geometries and higher yields—Samsung’s deal with Nintendo could signal a step forward in gaining traction in the foundry space.
The strategic partnership with Samsung is expected to bennefit Nintendo, allowing it to avoid competition for manufacturing capacity at TSMC, given the rising demand from other tech giants. Ensuring an adequate supply of Switch 2 consoles has been a top priority for the console maker. The company has already struggled to keep up with early demand, reporting 2.2 million pre-order applications in Japan alone and issuing an apology for not being able to fulfill more.
