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.
- 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.
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