Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-order date due to tariffs
Pre-orders looked set to go live on April 9, but will be moved back. The release date for Nintendo Switch 2 remains the same.
The Nintendo Switch 2 got its big reveal earlier this week in which pricing and release dates were set. That included pre-order dates set for next week. However, Donald Trump’s tariffs have already substantially shaken up the economy and now Nintendo has pushed the pre-order dates for Nintendo Switch 2 to analyze their effect on the upcoming console. The June release date for Switch 2 remains the same.
Word of Nintendo Switch 2’s pre-order delay came via GameSpot, who were reportedly provided a statement by Nintendo regarding the matter:
Video game retailer GameStop also confirmed the delays on pre-orders for Nitnendo Switch 2 following GameSpot's report.
An update from Nintendo pic.twitter.com/iygReQlBwl
— GameStop (@gamestop) April 4, 2025
What this means for the Nintendo Switch 2’s pricing in the US remains to be seen. Many were already balking when the $450 USD price tag and $80 price for Mario Kart World were revealed. However, Nintendo has seemingly been readying for the US’s new international economics for a while and the original price announcement could be seen as a reaction to months of volatility and instability for the video game industry. Regardless, it seems for all of Nintendo’s caution up to that point, it’s still choosing to remain even more cautious.
As we await a new pre-order date for the Nintendo Switch 2, stay tuned to its topic for the latest news, updates, and coverage.
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