Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Pre-Orders in U.S. Over Trump Tariffs

The company cites the need to evaluate the financial impact of newly announced tariffs but maintains the console's June 5 launch date.

Nintendo has indefinitely delayed U.S. pre-orders for the Switch 2, originally scheduled for April 9, to assess the impact of newly announced tariffs by the Trump administration.
The tariffs include a 54% duty on Chinese imports and a 46% duty on Vietnamese imports, both of which are key manufacturing hubs for Nintendo hardware.
Despite the pre-order delay, Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will still launch in the U.S. on June 5, priced at $449.99.
The tariffs have raised concerns about potential price increases for the console and its games, with some analysts predicting significant cost hikes for U.S. consumers.
The delay highlights how the gaming industry is grappling with global supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty stemming from the new trade policies.