Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Delayed in the U.S. Amid Trump Tariff Fears
Nintendo postpones U.S. preorders for Switch 2 due to potential tariff impacts. Here's what it means for gamers and the June 5 launch.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Delayed in the U.S. Amid Trump Tariff Fears
Nintendo just threw a curveball at fans like me who were gearing up to preorder the long-awaited Switch 2. Originally set to open U.S. preorders on April 9, the company has now hit the brakes, citing uncertainty around newly imposed tariffs by President Donald Trump. Image:Google As a long-time gamer and tech enthusiast, I find this development frustrating but understandable. The announcement came just days after Trump unveiled a fresh round of sweeping tariffs — roughly 30% on tech imports from China and Taiwan. Given how deeply the gaming industry relies on those supply chains, Nintendo seems to be playing it smart by reassessing the economic landscape before going full steam ahead. Here’s the official word: “Preorders 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,” a Nintendo spokesperson told TechCrunch. What’s important to note — and something I breathed a sigh of relief about — is tha…