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Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Launch Plans Amid U.S. Tariff Pause

The console launches June 5 at $450 in the U.S. and Canada, with pre-order invitations rolling out May 8 as Nintendo leverages a tariff reprieve to stabilize pricing.

Overview

  • Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will launch on June 5 in the United States and Canada, priced at $450.
  • Pre-order invitations for the console will begin rolling out on May 8, following a delay caused by tariff-related evaluations.
  • A 90-day tariff pause announced by President Donald Trump is allowing Nintendo to potentially stockpile units from its Vietnam assembly hub to mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Analysts predict Nintendo will maintain the $450 price tag if tariffs remain at a lower 10% rate, absorbing the impact on profit margins.
  • The tariff reprieve is seen as a strategic opportunity for Nintendo to stabilize its launch plans despite ongoing global trade uncertainties.

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