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Nintendo Holds Off on Switch 2 Pre-Orders as Tariff Uncertainty Persists

The company is evaluating potential impacts of U.S. trade policies, with analysts suggesting the $450 price may hold unless tariffs increase significantly.

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The Joy-Con controllers of the Nintendo Switch 2 that include a new "C" button, are shown during a media event, in New York, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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Overview

  • Nintendo has delayed U.S. and Canadian pre-orders for the Switch 2 to assess the impact of recent tariff changes on production and pricing.
  • The Trump administration's 90-day pause on increased tariffs has temporarily eased pricing pressure, with tariffs on Vietnamese imports currently at 10%.
  • Analysts believe the Switch 2 will launch at its announced $450 price, but future tariff hikes to 46% could necessitate a $50 to $100 price increase.
  • Nintendo is reportedly stockpiling Switch 2 units in the U.S. to mitigate potential supply disruptions ahead of the June 5 launch.
  • Relocating production to the U.S. is considered unfeasible in the short term due to high costs and logistical challenges, leaving Nintendo reliant on existing manufacturing hubs.