Nintendo is delaying U.S. preorders for its highly anticipated Switch 2 console due to tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, the company said in a statement Friday.

After an initial delay, Nintendo set the Switch 2 preorder date for April 24 and said it will still be priced at $450 despite Trump's tariffs.

“Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.

Nintendo announced that older Switch 1 models will cost more in Canada, sparking concerns of a price hike for the Switch 2.

The Switch 2 is launching in early June amid ongoing drama and uncertainty about tariffs, and now Nintendo has put a dollar amount to how much of a negative impact it's forecasting as a result.

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What the tariff delay could mean for Switch 2 pre-orders You might think President Trump raising the tariffs on China would hurt Nintendo's ability to get Switch 2 units to the U.S.

The video game console maker will have to navigate the all-important peak season as reciprocal duties from the Trump administration are slated to return.

Higher tariffs are likely incoming, and Nintendo's Switch 2 may be caught in the storm this time.