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Nintendo Delays U.S. Preorders for Switch 2 Due to New Tariffs

The company is reassessing pricing after U.S. tariffs on Vietnam and Cambodia disrupt production strategy, but the global release date remains June 5, 2025.

La Nintendo Switch 2 à New York, le 2 avril 2025.
La Switch 2 sortira le 5 juin.

Overview

  • Nintendo has postponed U.S. preorders for the Switch 2, originally set for April 9, to evaluate the impact of new U.S. tariffs on pricing.
  • The global release date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged, with preorders already starting in other regions like France at adjusted prices.
  • New U.S. tariffs on Vietnam and Cambodia, where much of the Switch 2 production occurs, have created significant cost challenges for Nintendo.
  • The initial U.S. price of $449 for the Switch 2 may be revised as the company assesses the financial impact of the tariffs.
  • Nintendo had preemptively shipped 383,000 units of the Switch 2 to the U.S. in January to mitigate potential tariff risks, but further adjustments are now necessary.