Nintendo has delayed Switch 2 preorders to April 24 due to tariffs on foreign products, while raising prices for some accessories like Joy-Con pairs and the Camera Set. The console will launch on June 5, 2025, with the main model priced at $450 or $500 as a bundle. Nintendo emphasized its commitment to customers amid ongoing market challenges and trade issues.
Nintendo announced a new preorder date for the Switch 2, now set for April 24, with prices for the console remaining unchanged at $450 (or $500 for the Mario Kart World bundle). However, some accessories like the Joy-Con Pair (now $95) and the Dock Set (now $120) have seen price hikes. The delay from the original April 9 date was due to U.S. tariffs, with Nintendo apologizing for the inconvenience and expressing excitement for the June 5 launch.
Nintendo has surprisingly delayed Switch 2 pre-orders until June 5, 2025, citing tariffs on foreign products as the reason. While the console, its flagship games like Mario Kart World ($80) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($70), will remain priced the same, some accessories—such as Joy-Con pairs, Dock Sets, and the Switch 2 Camera—have seen price increases to $95, $120, and $55, respectively.
Nintendo has delayed the pre-orders for its Switch 2 console in the U.S., which will now open on April 24, 2023. The console and two of its games remain priced at $450 ($500 with the Mario Kart World bundle) and $80 ($70 for Donkey Kong Bananza), respectively. However, some accessories have increased in price: the Joy-Con 2 Pair is now $95, the Dock Set is $120, and the Switch 2 Camera has gone up to $55. The original preorder was scheduled for April 9 but was pushed back due to American tariffs announced by President Trump on the same day, with Nintendo apologizing and promising customers that their excitement can start in June 2025.