Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Postponed: Trump’s Tariffs to Blame!

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Summary

  • Nintendo is delaying the Switch 2 pre-order date in the US.
  • Trump’s tariffs are the reason for the delay.
  • Nintendo is assessing the impact tariffs will have before opening pre-orders in the US.

Due to potential effects from Donald Trump’s tariffs and changing market circumstances, it has been announced that pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will not become available on April 9 in the US as initially planned. Nintendo has disclosed information about the pricing, release date, and launch lineup of games for the Switch 2; however, some retailers have already begun accepting early pre-orders. The official date for the start of pre-orders for the new system was set to be April 9, but this has now been postponed.

On April 9th, most of the global gaming community can look forward to pre-ordering the upcoming Switch 2 console. If you’re eager to be among the first to get your hands on this next-gen device, you can pre-order it for $449.99 (for the base model) or $499.99 (for the bundle that includes Mario Kart World). Regrettably, US Nintendo enthusiasts will no longer have the opportunity to pre-order the Switch 2 on April 9th.

In an announcement to IGN, Nintendo has revealed that they are pushing back the pre-order date for the Switch 2 in the United States. The reason for this delay is to evaluate the possible effects of tariffs and changing market trends. At this time, a new pre-order date hasn’t been set, but Nintendo reaffirmed their intention to release the Switch 2 on June 5, regardless of when pre-orders become available. President Trump recently announced a 24% tariff on goods imported from Japan.

Why Are Switch 2 Pre-Orders Delayed in the US?

  • Trump tariffs
  • “Evolving market conditions”

From what we can gather, it appears that Nintendo might be evaluating how Trump’s tariffs could affect their costs, potentially hinting at a possible increase in the price of the upcoming Switch 2 in the United States. By raising the cost of the console within the US market, Nintendo may aim to counterbalance the effects of these tariffs. However, it is also possible that they might choose to maintain the current prices for the Switch 2, which are $449.99 and $499.99, depending on their future assessment of the situation.

There’s been some talk about the affordability of the upcoming Switch 2 and its games, particularly Mario Kart World, which is priced at $80 digitally and $90 physically. If Trump tariffs impact US gamers, they might have to pay more, which won’t be popular. As of now, Nintendo intends to launch the console on June 5 in the US, but we’ll see how it unfolds.

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2025-04-04 18:45