From CBR · Kyle Gratton · · 1m
Nintendo Switch 2 Lite Could Solve Major Problem Following Price Hike
Nintendo's potential Switch 2 Lite may lower prices after recent hike.
In brief
Nintendo's potential Switch 2 Lite may lower prices after recent hike. Nintendo may launch a cheaper Switch 2 Lite model using Samsung's new 8nm chip to address high console costs. Originally reported by CBR.
Nintendo Switch 2 Lite Rumored
Samsung may power a smaller Nintendo Switch 2 Lite model using new 8nm chip.
Switch 2 Price Hike
Nintendo's Switch 2 now costs $500 (now $550) after recent price increase.
Samsung 8LPU+ Process
Samsung's 8LPU+ semiconductor offers 12% performance boost and 15% power reduction.
Nintendo R&D Budget
Nintendo's R&D budget increased more than average year-over-year.
Industry Official Quote
Existing 8nm customers in Samsung Foundry's ecosystem are likely candidates for new 8LPU+ process.
Switch 2 Lite Benefits
Fewer components and no dock could cut costs by $100 for Switch 2 Lite.
Next-Gen Console Prices
Sony and Microsoft's next-gen consoles expected to cost well over $1,000 each.
The bottom line
Nintendo may launch a cheaper Switch 2 Lite model using Samsung's new 8nm chip to address high console costs.
