# Rumour: Samsung’s New Chip Process Kicks Off ‘Nintendo Switch 2 Lite’ Speculation

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rumour-samsungs-new-chip-process-kicks-off-nintendo-switch-2-lite-speculation-2/
- Published: 2026-11-09T16:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T17:37:00+00:00
- Original publisher: Nintendo Life
- Original article: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/rumour-samsungs-new-chip-process-kicks-off-nintendo-switch-2-lite-speculation
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, Software, Technology

## Key points

- Digital Foundry doubts the Switch 2 Lite rumour.
- Samsung’s reported process claims 15% lower power use.
- Neither the chip nor a Lite console is confirmed.

## Summary

Digital Foundry has cast doubt on speculation that Samsung’s developing 8LPU+ chip process could enable a smaller Nintendo Switch 2 Lite. The discussion matters because a cheaper, portable focused console could broaden access to Nintendo’s new hardware, but there is no solid evidence that Nintendo plans such a model.

The unannounced process is reported to offer 12% higher performance, 15% lower power use and an 8% smaller area. Digital Foundry says these figures appear speculative, notes that Switch 2 uses a customised processor, and argues the power reduction would fall short of the battery gains needed for a major Lite redesign. Samsung may reveal details in December; Nintendo has confirmed no Switch 2 Lite.

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