Nintendo is delaying US preorders for its upcoming Switch 2 console, pushing back the original April 9th start date indefinitely. The company told outlets like Forbes it needs time “to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.” This move comes just days after Nintendo officially unveiled the Switch 2 and its price.

The timing directly follows President Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs on nearly all imported goods. These include particularly high rates for electronics manufacturing hubs like China (facing a combined 54 percent rate) and Vietnam (46 percent), as reported by The New York Times. Nintendo hasn't specified where the Switch 2 is being manufactured, but the company previously shifted some original Switch production from China to Vietnam back in 2019 to navigate earlier tariff implementations.

Despite the preorder hold-up, Nintendo stressed that the Switch 2’s June 5th, 2025 launch date remains unchanged for now. The console was revealed with a $450 price tag in the US, a significant jump from the original Switch's $300 launch price. Some analysts had already speculated that this higher cost might include a buffer precisely for potential tariff impacts.

Nintendo’s decision marks one of the first major, public reactions from a large consumer electronics company to the newly announced tariffs. It highlights the immediate uncertainty these trade policies inject into supply chains and pricing strategies, leaving gamers waiting longer to secure the successor to one of the most popular consoles ever released.