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After tariff delays, Nintendo will launch Switch 2 preorders on April 24; the retail price will not change.

Shikha Verma
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Nintendo said on Saturday that preorders for the Switch 2 will open in the US on April 24. The pricing of the new gaming system is still $449.99. Nintendo did point out that some accessories would cost more, though.

Nintendo postponed the start of preorders for the eagerly awaited Switch 2 until April 9 in order to evaluate the effects of the strong “reciprocal” tariffs that US President Donald Trump proposed earlier this month.

China is where tech giants like Apple and Nintendo produce their goods. Both China and Vietnam produced the first Switch. Trump has put a 10% tariff on Vietnam and a 145% tariff on China.The United States has imposed a baseline 10% levy on imports from all nations, including Vietnam, after Trump announced a 90-day moratorium on Vietnam’s 46% tariff and penalties on dozens of other nations.

“We apologise for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our consumers may be experiencing,” Nintendo said in a statement. “We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025.”

Nintendo said the retail price of the Switch 2 will remain at $449.99, despite fears that the Trump administration’s new tariff policy would lead to increased pricing for the console. The “Mario Kart World” bundle will cost $499.99, while the exclusive titles “Mario

“We sincerely apologize for the retail pre-order delay and hope that this helps ease some of the uncertainty our customers may be feeling,” Nintendo said in a statement. “When the Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5, 2025, we share our customers’ excitement and appreciate their patience.”

Nintendo declared that the price of the Switch 2 will remain at $449.99, despite worries that the retail price may increase due to the Trump administration’s new tariff stance. The “Mario Kart World” combo will cost $499.99, while the exclusive games “Mario Kart World” and “Donkey Kong Bananza” will retail for $79.99 and $69.99, respectively.

Kart World” and “Donkey Kong Bananza” will be priced at $79.99 and $69.99, respectively.

However, the price of various Switch 2 accessories has increased from what was initially stated. The Joy-Con, for instance, used to cost $89.99 but is currently only $94.99. Additionally, the Pro Controller now costs $84.99 instead of $79.99, a $5 increase. The price of the Switch 2 camera has increased to $54.99.

Best Buy announced that it would also be taking preorders for the new console and games on April 24 after Nintendo officially announced a new date for Switch 2 preorders.

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