According to an official statement from Nintendo, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US have been postponed beyond the original date of April 9. The company is waiting to assess the impact of recent economic policy changes on the market.
The statement released to the press states, “Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not begin on April 9, 2025, in order to evaluate the potential effects of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will announce a new pre-order date at a later time. The launch date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged.”
On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced tariffs affecting countries worldwide, including Japan and Vietnam. While Nintendo is based in Japan, much of their hardware production occurs in China and Vietnam. Vietnam, in particular, has been hit with a 46% tariff, while China faces an additional 34% tariff. These tariffs could impact the import of the Nintendo Switch 2.
This announcement comes amidst global economic uncertainty, with JP Morgan raising the risk of a recession to 60%. The potential economic impacts could affect sales in the US and other countries, leading to changes in import and export dynamics.
For American consumers, this could mean a potential increase in the retail price of the Nintendo Switch 2. This news may be concerning, especially during a time of financial strain and high living costs. The extent of the impact on US consumers remains uncertain, as we await further updates.
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