Optimistic Outlook for Korean Chip Suppliers as Nintendo Switch 2 Launches, Anticipating Strong First Week Sales
Gamers everywhere were buzzing with excitement on June 5, 2025, as the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 hit the shelves! Fans clamored for their hands on the new gaming console at Union Square in San Francisco and the Nintendo store in New York's Rockefeller Center [1][2].
Some were even sporting creative costumes, like a cow, while playing Mario Kart World on their shiny, new Nintendo Switch 2s at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event at the ExCeL London international exhibition and convention centre [3].
Samsung's foundry unit got a boost from orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7, demonstrating the significant impact of the new console in the tech industry [4]. In fact, the Nintendo Switch 2 was already on a roll, selling an impressive 3.5 million units worldwide in just its first four days on the market [2][3]—breaking records in Nintendo's history!
Stick around for more updates on this little powerhouse and the incredible games it brings to the table. Happy gaming!
Sources:[1] Reuters (2025). "Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Everything we know so far." Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/technology/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-release-everything-we-know-so-far-2025-05-21/[2] Nikkei Asia (2025). "Nintendo Switch 2: Sales surpass 3.5 million units in first four days." Retrieved from https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Nintendo/Nintendo-Switch-2-sales-surpass-35-million-units-in-first-four-days[3] GamesIndustry.biz (2025). "First half of 2025 sees strong momentum." Retrieved from https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2025-08-16-first-half-of-2025-sees-strong-momentum[4] Yonhap News Agency (2025). "Samsung's foundry unit on upswing with orders for Nintendo Switch 2, Galaxy Z Flip 7." Retrieved from https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250510006600315
- The impressive sales of the Nintendo Switch 2, breaking records with 3.5 million units sold worldwide in just four days, indicate its significant impact on the international technology and business sectors.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 release has also coincided with increased orders for Samsung's foundry unit, which is producing components for the new console and the Galaxy Z Flip 7, showcasing the ripple effects on the industry.
- As the gaming world buzzes about the Nintendo Switch 2, other industries, such as gadgets and entertainment, are eagerly awaiting to see how this console will revolutionize not only the gaming industry but also related sectors such as sports and fashion, where fans displayed their enthusiasm with creative costumes at the launch events.
