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Samsung's 15% Chip Price Hike Could Add Pressure to Nintendo Switch 2 Costs

21 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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21 August 2026

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operational-macro

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Semiconductors

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South Korea

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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Samsung has raised chip manufacturing prices by up to 15%, affecting processes including the 8nm node used in Nintendo Switch 2's Nvidia T239 chip, which may increase Nintendo's hardware costs amidst production capacity constraints driven by AI demand.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Chip makers tied to Samsung’s 8nm process face a squeeze on margins as higher prices raise component costs. You should assess your supply contracts now to avoid surprise cost rises.

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1 source · 21 Aug 2026

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