Nintendo has postponed U.S. preorders for its newly revealed Switch 2 console—originally set for April 9, 2025—to assess the market impact of President Donald Trump’s newly announced 30% trade tariffs on China and Taiwan.
Preorder Delay and Confirmed Launch Timeline
In an official statement, a Nintendo spokesperson confirmed that U.S. preorders will no longer commence on April 9, 2025. The company is pausing early sales to evaluate evolving economic conditions and potential supply chain disruptions driven by the new trade policies. Nintendo plans to announce a revised preorder timeline at a later date, while confirming that the global release date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged at a baseline retail price of $450.
What to Expect from the Switch 2 Hardware
Officially unveiled on Tuesday, the Switch 2 represents Nintendo’s first flagship console release since the original Nintendo Switch arrived in 2017. Upon release, buyers will have the option to purchase the hardware as a standalone unit or packaged within a launch bundle that includes Mario Kart World, a brand-new entry in the franchise built specifically for the upgraded system.
Impact of New U.S. Import Tariffs on Tech
The console’s reveal collided directly with the White House announcement of broad global trade restrictions expected to deal a serious blow to the tech industry. With 30% levies targeted at key manufacturing hubs in China and Taiwan, hardware makers across the consumer electronics sector are now recalibrating pricing strategies and release schedules to absorb the extra import costs.
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