Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Delayed Amid New U.S. Tariffs

Nintendo Switch 2’s U.S. preorders delayed due to unexpected tariffs.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Delayed Amid New U.S. Tariffs
Nintendo’s highly anticipated Switch 2 console was set to open for U.S. preorders on April 9, but things have taken an unexpected turn. Following a surprise announcement by former President Donald Trump regarding sweeping tariffs on imports, Nintendo is now “actively assessing” the impact these economic changes could have on pricing and availability in the U.S. Image:Google As someone who's been eagerly tracking the Switch 2 buzz, this update caught me off guard—and it’s raising some serious questions about global manufacturing, pricing decisions, and how geopolitical moves can disrupt even the biggest tech launches. Nintendo Switch 2 Priced at $450—But Tariff Troubles Loom The Switch 2 is officially priced at $450 and will launch globally on June 5, 2025. However, what Nintendo didn’t account for was the reintroduction of aggressive U.S. tariffs. These new tariffs—54% on Chinese goods, 49% on Cambodian imports, and 46% on items from Vietnam—are causing Nintendo to hit pause on U.S. p…