Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US due to Trump tariffs

Switch 2, successor to the world’s 3rd-bestselling console, debuts with Joy-Con 2 controllers doubling as mice

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American fans of Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 console will have to wait longer to secure their orders, as the Japanese gaming giant has postponed pre-orders in the United States due to concerns over newly introduced tariffs.

Nintendo confirmed on Friday that US pre-orders, which were scheduled to open on 9 April, will be delayed while the company evaluates “the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.”

“Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the US will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs,” the company said in a statement. “Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of 5 June 2025 remains unchanged.”

The delay comes just days after President Donald Trump announced a fresh wave of tariffs on foreign goods, with a particular focus on imports from Asia – a critical hub for global tech manufacturing, including Nintendo’s supply chain.

The Nintendo Switch, which debuted in 2017, is currently the world’s third-bestselling console. Its successor, the Switch 2, aims to push the boundaries of hybrid gaming with its redesigned Joy-Con 2 controllers that double as precision mice for compatible games.

The Switch 2 is priced at $449.99 in the US and promises a new era of portable and home gaming with upgraded hardware and an extensive lineup of upcoming titles.