In a recent update, Nintendo announced an unexpected delay in the pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States. Initially slated to start on April 9, the new pre-order date is now uncertain. The company needs some time to evaluate how significant economic changes might influence the market dynamics before they finalize a new timeline.
Nintendo’s official statement reveals, “pre-orders for the 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.”
A major shift in U.S. trade policy was announced by President Donald Trump on April 2, implementing widespread tariffs on various countries, including Japan and Vietnam. While Nintendo’s headquarters are in Japan, their manufacturing operations largely take place in China and Vietnam. Notably, in anticipation of previous tariffs, some production had already moved to Vietnam, which now faces a significant new 46% tariff. China is also affected, seeing an additional 34% tariff. These adjustments are likely to influence the retail price of the Nintendo Switch 2 upon its arrival in the U.S.
This decision comes amidst global economic instability. Financial firm JP Morgan has increased the likelihood of a recession to 60%, indicating potential impacts on consumer purchases throughout the United States. With these tariff changes, global trade is expected to shift dramatically, possibly affecting economic growth forecasts worldwide.
For American consumers, this could mean that the Nintendo Switch 2 might hit stores at a steeper price than many had hoped for. That’s an unfortunate possibility, especially when considering the current high cost of living that many are already grappling with. We are left to wait and see just how significant the financial burden on U.S. buyers will be once more details emerge.
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