Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Pre-Orders in the U.S. Due to Trumps Tariffs

Americans were set to start paying for the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 9, but the big N has announced a delay in the pre-order launch for the portable console in the U.S. The reason behind this pushback is the new tariffs implemented by the administration of former President Donald Trump, which take effect tomorrow.

The company shared this update in an official statement received by GameSpot:

**Nintendo**

The announcement of the Switch 2 earlier this week impressed gamers and the media with the console’s specifications and launch titles, yet it raised eyebrows due to its pricing: the console is priced at $450, and some physical game copies reach up to $80. The new tariffs—over 20% on China and up to 46% on Vietnam and Japan—could further escalate prices. The Entertainment Software Association, which represents the interests of Nintendo and other gaming companies in the U.S., stated that the introduction of these tariffs will have a tangible and negative impact on the video game industry.

Analysts speculate that Nintendo may have factored in the risks of a trade war into the current pricing, but the sudden tightening of tariffs caught the company off guard. Additionally, China is expected to impose retaliatory tariffs of 34% on goods from the United States soon.