“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 will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.”

"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," according to a company statement. "Nintendo will update timing at a later date. "

Nintendo’s decision to postpone U.S. pre-orders for the Switch 2 underscores the immediate impact of the recently announced tariffs by President Donald Trump. These tariffs impose a 24% duty on Japanese imports, directly affecting Nintendo’s operations.