Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Update
Nintendo has decided to pause the pre-order process for the Nintendo Switch 2 due to new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. U.S. customers will not be able to place pre-orders starting April 9,as was initially scheduled.Though, the company still plans to launch the console on June 5.
Announcement of the Console
On April 2, Nintendo officially introduced the Nintendo Switch 2 during a Direct presentation.The company disclosed that the standard version of this new system would retail for $450. Additionally, there will be a special edition priced at $500 that includes Mario Kart World.
Impact of Tariffs on Pricing
Later that same day, President Trump revealed notable tariffs affecting imports from various countries outside of America. This announcement raised concerns about whether or not Nintendo could maintain its planned pricing for the new console.
Response from Nintendo
In light of these developments, Nintendo issued a statement addressing how these tariffs might affect their pricing strategy and confirmed they would halt pre-orders until further notice.
Conclusion
While fans eagerly await more information about this highly anticipated gaming system,they must now wait longer before securing their orders due to external economic factors impacting production and pricing decisions.
