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Nintendo Postpones Switch 2 Pre-orders Amid Tariff Evaluations
Nintendo's decision to delay U.S. pre-orders for the Switch 2 reflects the company's efforts to navigate the complexities introduced by recent tariffs and market fluctuations. Consumers can anticipate further updates as Nintendo continues to assess these factors leading up to the console's June 5 launch.
Nintendo has postponed U.S. pre-orders for its upcoming Switch 2 console, initially scheduled to begin on April 9, 2025. The company cites the need to assess the impact of newly imposed tariffs and evolving market conditions as the reasons for this delay. Despite this change, the Switch 2's official launch date remains unchanged at June 5, 2025, with a retail price of $449.99.
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Pre-order Delay: Nintendo has postponed U.S. pre-orders for the Switch 2 to evaluate the effects of new tariffs and market dynamics.
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Launch Date: The Switch 2 is still set to launch globally on June 5, 2025.
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Pricing Concerns: The $449.99 price point may be influenced by increased production costs due to recent tariffs.
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