Pre-Orders for Nintendo Switch 2 Postponed in US Due to Tariff Concerns and Market Fluctuations

Nintendo has announced a shift in its plans for US pre-orders of the Nintendo Switch 2, postponing the date beyond the initially scheduled April 9. The delay comes as the company evaluates the implications of significant changes in economic policies on the market dynamics.

In a press release, Nintendo stated, “Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not commence on April 9, 2025, as we need to consider potential effects of tariffs and fluctuating market conditions. We will provide an updated timeline in due course. The device will still hit the shelves on June 5, 2025.”

On April 2, US President Donald Trump introduced an extensive set of tariffs affecting several countries, including Japan and Vietnam. While Nintendo calls Japan home, its manufacturing does not take place there. Most of their hardware is produced in China and Vietnam, with the latter becoming more prominent recently. This move was reportedly a strategic response anticipating US-imposed tariffs on Chinese goods. Unfortunately, Vietnam now faces a hefty 46% tariff, while China deals with an increased 34% tariff, potentially influencing the price of imported Nintendo Switch 2 units.

Globally, this announcement comes amid significant economic distress, with financial giant JP Morgan raising the recession risk in the US to 60%. The recent tariff policies are expected to alter trading dynamics worldwide, affecting import and export projections and overall economic growth across various regions.

For American consumers, this likely means the Nintendo Switch 2 could hit the market at a steeper price than anticipated—bad news at a time when many are already feeling the pinch of high living costs. We’re left to wait and see just how deeply US buyers might feel the impact at the checkout.

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