The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be unveiled next week, powered by an NVIDIA T239 processor. However, AMD, a competitor, put up a fierce fight for the contract before ultimately losing out. Despite the loss, AMD reportedly secured the PlayStation 6 contract, showcasing its continued dominance in the console gaming market.
Intel missed out on a lucrative deal to supply chips for the upcoming PlayStation 6, losing out to AMD, which also manufactured the PlayStation 5 chip. The deal, estimated at $30 billion over five years, would have provided a significant boost to Intel’s revenue, especially considering its recent struggles in the AI market. This loss highlights Intel’s inability to capitalize on the growing demand for high-performance computing, a trend that AMD has successfully leveraged.
Intel lost a major contract to design and manufacture the chips for Sony’s next-generation PlayStation 6 console, potentially losing out on billions in revenue. AMD, which already supplies chips for the PS5 and PS5 Pro, won the contract, solidifying its position in the gaming industry.
