# Nintendo Switch 2 Lite Could Solve Major Problem Following Price Hike

> Nintendo's potential Switch 2 Lite may lower prices after recent hike.
- Title: Nintendo Switch 2 Lite Could Solve Major Problem Following…
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: CBR — https://cbr.com/nintendo-switch-2-lite-rumored-chip-lower-price
- Author: Kyle Gratton
- Published: 2026-10-27T17:14:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nintendo, switch 2, switch 2 lite, samsung, 8nm, console price, gaming hardware, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Nintendo may launch a cheaper Switch 2 Lite model using Samsung's new 8nm chip to address high console costs.