Switch 2 Prices May Drop After Trump’s Tariff Change

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Summary

  • Trump’s tariff changes may allow Nintendo to sell the Switch 2 at its original US price.
  • Tariffs will be reduced to 10% for 90 days, except for China which is seeing increased tariffs.
  • The Switch 2 is largely being manufactured in Vietnam, so these changes could mitigate the tariffs’ impact for Nintendo.

The reduction of reciprocal tariffs (except for China’s) by President Donald Trump to 10% for a period of 90 days could potentially benefit gamers looking to buy the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This easing of trade tensions, following Trump’s initial imposition of high tariffs, provides Nintendo with an advantageous timeframe to sell the Switch 2 at its original price in the United States. This might not have been feasible under the continued high tariffs.

Following the Nintendo Direct broadcast, it was revealed that the standalone price of the Nintendo Switch 2 is set at $449.99, while the bundle including Mario Kart World costs $499.99. Not long after this event, President Trump announced increased tariffs on products imported into the US from various nations, among them Vietnam – a country that currently produces the Nintendo Switch 2.

As a follower, I’m excited about the recent developments in the trade war. Trump has softened some of the toughest measures, stating that tariffs will drop to 10% for 90 days across all nations, except China, as we engage in further discussions with our government. However, it seems China is facing a different scenario, as tariffs on their goods have increased to 125%, possibly due to their counter-tariffs of 84% on imports from the U.S. It’s an interesting turn of events!

US President Donald Trump Reduces All Tariffs Except China’s For 90 Days

With these changes taking place, gamers might ponder about how the pricing of the Nintendo Switch 2 could potentially shift. In fact, Nintendo had already expressed concerns regarding tariffs prior to the announcement of the Switch’s price. Hence, it’s plausible that the pre-announced prices for the Nintendo Switch 2 already factor in some of these market adjustments. Given that most of the Nintendo Switch 2 consoles are produced in Vietnam, where tariffs have significantly dropped from 47% to 10%, it could become simpler for Nintendo to maintain the current prices.

One consequence of the ongoing trade conflict is that Nintendo has postponed the initial pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the U.S., which were initially scheduled for April 9. At this point, it remains uncertain when Nintendo plans to resume taking these pre-orders.

Regardless, it’s tough to predict exactly how Trump’s tariffs might influence the price of the Switch 2. Some analysts estimate that it could reach as high as $529 post-tariff increases. However, a recent decision might lessen this impact significantly, so gamers may want to hold off and wait for Nintendo to offer official comments on the situation.

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2025-04-09 22:53