Delay in Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Due to Implemented Tariffs
Up close and personal with the Switch 2 hype 🕹️
The Switch 2 buzz is real, and for good reason. Nintendo's upcoming console takes the now 8-year-old Switch to a whole new level, boasting 4K HDR resolution, higher refresh rates, and even a "mouse mode" with the Joy-Cons 2 🎲.
During the unveiling on Wednesday, not only did they reveal the release date (June 5), but they also announced the preorder date (April 9) for keen Nintendo enthusiasts who couldn't wait to get their hands on the console. However, there's a twist in the tale—preorders for the Switch 2 have been delayed 🚨
Nintendo made the announcement Friday morning. Here's the lowdown: Preorders for the Switch 2 in the U.S. won't start on April 9, 2025, as previously announced. Nintendo is taking a step back to assess the potential impact of tariffs and changing market conditions. Although the launch date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged, a new preorder date is yet to be decided 📅
The global tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on various countries, along with the retaliatory tariffs from these countries, are the villains here, causing Nintendo to take a breather on the preorder front 🦼
Understandably, the excitement for the Switch 2 has been put on ice temporarily. But what does this mean for the console's price in the U.S.?
Well, Nintendo didn't declare the price during the event itself, instead surprising us with a $450 MSRP after the event had concluded 💰 Be prepared for the possibility of a price increase to cover the inflated costs resulting from these tariffs.
It's worth noting that before the delay, Americans were preparing to pay $450 for the Switch 2, while Japanese customers only needed to shell out approximately $333. That's quite a difference! 🤯
If you're just DYING to get your hands on the Switch 2 before the preorder date is rolled out, you can register through the My Nintendo Store. Pre-registrants are expected to start receiving invitations to purchase from May 8, 2025. Major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, and Target are expected to offer preorders once they become available 🛍️📅
Enrichment Data:- The tariff concerns have led to the delay of preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S.; Nintendo has not yet provided a new preorder date but assures that the launch date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged [1][3][4]- Registration for preorders through the My Nintendo Store is available, and invitations to purchase will start on May 8, 2025, for eligible registrants [5]- Other retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, and Target are expected to offer preorders once they begin, but no specific date has been announced [1][3][4]- In the meantime, the console's price tag in the U.S. is uncertain as the company has not formally announced it; the delay may result in increased costs for consumers due to tariffs [3]
The delayed preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2, originally set for April 9, 2025, have left enthusiasts eagerly waiting for a new date due to tariff concerns [1]. Registration for preorders is available through the My Nintendo Store, with invitations to purchase expected from May 8, 2025 [5]. The exact console price in the U.S. remains uncertain, as increased costs due to tariffs may be passed on to consumers [3]. Meanwhile, entertainment surrounding the Switch 2 release is still thriving, with its anticipated features such as mouse mode drawing continuous attention [2].
