EDT Nintendo has announced that Switch 2 preorders in the U.S. have be postponed. This story has been updated accordingly. President Donald Trump's tariffs have thrown a wrench in the Nintendo Switch 2 preorder process.

"Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions," according to a company statement. "Nintendo will update timing at a later date. "

“Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged,” a representative of the company said in a comment to CNBC.