Nintendo will no longer begin Switch 2 preorders on April 9, so it can ‘assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.’
Oh no. Nintendo is delaying preorders for the Switch 2, citing President Trump’s tariffs, which threaten to raise the price of the video game console.
“Preorders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the US will not start April 9, 2025, in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions,” the company says. “Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.
