Nintendo Switch 2 US pre-orders delayed due to Donald Trump Tariffs

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Due to fresh tariffs being imposed on products exported from countries like Japan, Taiwan, China, South Korea, and others, Nintendo has unexpectedly postponed the pre-ordering phase for the Nintendo Switch 2 console in the United States.

In just a few days after officially revealing the details of its Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, including specifications, new games, and more, the Japanese gaming company has decided not to start pre-orders on April 9, 2025, citing “changing market conditions” as the reason for this move. This change comes in response to Trump tariffs.

Nintendo Switch 2 US pre-orders delayed

As a gamer eagerly awaiting the release, I’ve been keeping an eye on the pre-orders scheduled to open on April 9, 2025. However, it seems the company is currently evaluating how tariffs might affect their hardware costs. This could potentially bump up the price of the console, which stands at $449.99 RRP, when it finally hits the shelves in the US.

According to information given to IGN, Nintendo has confirmed that the console’s launch date on June 5, 2025 remains unchanged across global markets. Yet, it’s possible that the price for this new hardware could be significantly higher than anticipated, particularly in North America.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.S., initially planned for April 9, 2025, have been postponed to evaluate potential tariff effects and market fluctuations. A new start date will be announced later on. The launch date of June 5, 2025 remains unchanged.

Critics have already voiced concerns about the high price of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, both for the system itself and its game titles. With escalating tariffs causing hardware costs to rise, there’s a strong possibility that American gamers will end up paying more than initially anticipated for this new console.

To learn more about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, explore details on its innovative GameChat feature, the introduction of new Game-Key Cards, and the choice of an LCD screen over an OLED one for this latest model.

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2025-04-04 18:40