Nintendo Postpones Switch 2 Preorders Due to Tariff Concerns

Nintendo delays Switch 2 preorders over tariff concerns; release date remains June 5, 2025, amid market uncertainty.

Nintendo’s next-gen console, the Switch 2, made its debut on April 2, 2025, at the Nintendo Direct event. In the event, they made several announcements and reveals regarding the console. Among them were details on when preorders start. The date set by Nintendo for the preorders of the Switch 2 was April 9, 2025.

Unfortunately, there is bad news on that front. According to a recent announcement, Nintendo has decided to postpone the Switch 2 preorder phase. They stated concerns over newly imposed tariffs as the reason behind this delay. In this post, we will dive deeper into this development and assess what can be expected for Switch 2. Let’s get started.

The Switch 2 release date is June 5th 2025 (Image via: Nintendo, Deltia's Gaming) — The Switch 2 release date is June 5, 2025 (Image via Nintendo, Deltia’s Gaming)

Let’s make one thing clear before we proceed. The scheduled release date of June 5, 2025, of the console remains unchanged despite recent developments. Eddie Garcia spoke to The Verge on behalf of Nintendo and shed some light on the situation. He said,

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.

These tariffs were introduced recently by Donald Trump. According to reports, the taxes that these new tariffs will implement are highly probable to increase the costs of products. Considering the fact that the U.S. is the world’s biggest importer, the ripples of these tariffs will be felt across the globe.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will not be exempt from the increased import costs, either. Such unprecedented issues won’t just affect Nintendo’s pricing strategy. They will also affect the broader market dynamics in the consumer electronics space.

Such a move warrants manufacturers to take a cautious stance in response to evolving economic policies. Similar effects have been felt in other industries, such as board games and the automotive industry.

Market Implications for Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 costs $449.99 (Image via: Nintendo, Deltia's Gaming) — Nintendo Switch 2 costs $449.99 (Image via Nintendo, Deltia’s Gaming)

As we saw during the launch event, the Switch 2 features quite a few upgrades. The new console comes with a bumped price tag of $449.99. For reference, the Switch was released at a price of $299. The higher price of Switch 2 is a testament to its advanced specifications against the original Switch.

We are sure that Nintendo decided on this pricing strategy after much deliberation. Unfortunately, it didn’t amount to much due to the new import tariffs. Not only will these tariffs influence the future pricing of the console, but the accessories will go through the same. Nintendo has provided no further details on possible future prices as of yet. Rest assured, you will read all about it on Deltia’s Gaming when they do.

In our honest opinion, the delay in preorders on the Switch 2 isn’t Nintendo messing up their schedule. So, it wouldn’t be right to blame them for it. In fact, this strategic pause might actually be the smart play here. In times like these, taking a step back to view the full picture and devising a plan goes a long way.

As the situation develops, we expect further details on preorders and pricing structure for Switch 2.

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