Trump's Tariffs Hit Nintendo
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"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.
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Nintendo held its big Switch 2 event on Wednesday, where it revealed its Switch successor and other key details such as the June 5 launch date and starting price of $450.
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The company just revealed details of the hotly anticipated Switch 2 two days ago, saying it would sell for $449.99.
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Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers. Pre-orders in the U.S., however,
Is the $449 Nintendo Switch 2 worth $150 more than the original model? I break down the differences between the two consoles to help you decide whether to upgrade.
We played hours of Nintendo Switch 2 games the same day President Trump announced new global tariffs. Despite the hefty price tag, it's a solid evolution of one of the world's most popular consoles.
It's worth noting how Nintendo will also be allowing Switch 2 users to try out GameChat for free until 31st March 2026. Switch Online's base tier costs $19.99 USD per year and including the Expansion Pack tier it will set you back $49.99 USD (or your regional equivalent).
We've updated this piece to reflect the fact that Nintendo has announced that it will delay its plans to start taking pre-orders for the Switch 2 in light of the trade tariffs set by the U.S. this week.
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