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Nintendo Delays U.S. Switch 2 Pre-Orders Following New Tariffs

The global release date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged, but U.S. pre-orders are postponed as Nintendo evaluates the impact of a 24% tariff on Japanese imports imposed by President Trump.

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Overview

  • Nintendo has announced a delay in U.S. pre-orders for its upcoming Switch 2 console due to newly imposed tariffs by President Trump, set to take effect on April 9, 2025.
  • The global release date for the Switch 2 remains scheduled for June 5, 2025, with no changes to international availability outside the United States.
  • President Trump's new tariffs include a 24% duty on Japanese imports, significantly affecting trade and prompting Nintendo to reassess its U.S. launch strategy.
  • The Switch 2, a successor to the highly successful 2017 Nintendo Switch, features a larger, higher-resolution screen and improved processing power.
  • Financial markets have reacted negatively to the tariff announcement, with analysts expressing concerns over potential escalation into a broader global trade conflict.