Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in USA over ongoing tariff situation, release date unaffected

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is still releasing on June 5th, but the price might be up in the air, at least for those in the United States. While the Direct earlier this week confirmed a price tag of $449.99, Nintendo has chosen to delay pre-orders for the console, specifically in the USA, due to the tariffs. In a statement issued to media outlets, Nintendo said, "Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged."

The current situation would see a 24% tariff on Japanese goods imported to the United States, while products from Vietnam, where Nintendo manufactures some of its hardware, would be 46%. Pre-orders in other countries are currently unaffected.

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