Switch 2 pre-orders were supposed to begin on April 9. No longer. In an unprecedented move, Nintendo announced on Friday that it’s halting pre-orders for its upcoming hardware launch because of new tariffs in the U.S. set to go into effect on April 5.
A statement from Nintendo, first obtained by GameSpot reads: “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.”
The Switch 2 reveal this week showcased big new games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, but also big new price jumps that took fans by surprise. Tariffs of over 20 and 40 percent on some countries, including China, Vietnam, and Japan could push game and Switch 2 hardware pricing even higher for players in the U.S.
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