Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US on tariff uncertainty

The Switch 2 launch date of Jun 5 remains unchanged, the company says

An attendee plays with the Nintendo Switch 2 gaming device at a media event in Tokyo, Japan April 3, 2025. REUTERS

Nintendo said it is delaying the start of pre-orders for the Switch 2 gaming device in the United States as it examines the potential impact of tariffs.

Pre-orders will not start on Apr 9 in the US "in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions," Nintendo said in a statement.

The Switch 2 launch date of Jun 5 is unchanged, the company said.

US President Donald Trump has introduced sweeping tariffs on countries around the world, sparking a trade war that could affect the price of consumer goods.