Coverage dated April 3, 2025 to April 4, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders now delayed as company assesses impact of Trump tariffs

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The much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is now delaying pre-orders because of the newly announced global tariffs.

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The Hollywood Reporter
Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Pre-Orders, Citing Tariff Uncertainty (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 3, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-sales delayed due to to tariffs and uncertainty in the markets.
Insider
Nintendo is blaming Trump's tariffs for a delay to preorders for the Switch 2 (opens Insider)
Published Apr 3, 2025
Insider's feed description
The company said it would push back the April 9 date to "assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions."
12News Phoenix
You won't be able to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 as early as expected. Here's why. (opens 12News Phoenix)
Published Apr 3, 2025
12News Phoenix's feed description
On the same day Nintendo unveiled the cost of their latest gaming console, Trump announced widespread tariffs.
NBC Los Angeles
Nintendo delays Switch 2 preorders because of Trump tariffs (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 3, 2025
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Pre-orders of the new Nintendo console were supposed to start next week.
Engadget
Nintendo delays Switch 2 US pre-orders following Trump tariffs (opens Engadget)
Published Apr 3, 2025
Engadget's feed description
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are delayed indefinitely while the company assesses the potential impact of the Trump administration's tariffs.
The New Republic
The Latest Victims of Trump’s Tariffs: Gamers (opens The New Republic)
Published Apr 3, 2025
The New Republic's feed description
Preorders of the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 have been delayed as the Japanese company assesses the “potential impact” of the Trump administration’s trade war.
GQ
The Trump Tariffs Could Make the Nintendo Switch 2 (Even) More Expensive (opens GQ)
Published Apr 3, 2025
GQ's feed description
As tariffs roil the economy, Nintendo has paused preorders on the Nintendo Switch 2—whose steep sticker price already had gamers up in arms.
10TV Columbus
Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 delayed because of Trump's tariffs (opens 10TV Columbus)
Published Apr 3, 2025
10TV Columbus's feed description
On the same day Nintendo unveiled the cost of their latest gaming console, Trump announced widespread tariffs.
Forbes
Nintendo Delays Pre-Orders Of Switch 2s In U.S. To ‘Assess Tariffs’ (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 3, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced the Switch 2 would retail at $449.99—about 50% more than its predecessor launched at.
NBC News
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders in U.S. delayed because of Trump's tariffs (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 3, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Nintendo delayed pre-orders for the Switch 2 as the Japanese electronics giant evaluates the impact of President Donald Trump's new, far-reaching tariffs.
Digital Trends
Nintendo halts Switch 2 preorders in the United States to assess tariff impact (opens Digital Trends)
Published Apr 3, 2025
Digital Trends's feed description
Nintendo has halted its plans to begin Switch 2 preorders next week, citing President Donald Trump's newly announced tariffs as the reason.
Forbes
Nintendo Delaying Switch 2 US Pre-Orders Due To Tariffs, Market Drop (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 3, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Things are evolving quickly. Nintendo has just announced that it will be delaying the planned April 9 pre-order date for the Switch 2 in the US,
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders because of Trump tariffs (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Apr 3, 2025
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Pre-orders of the new Nintendo console were supposed to start next week.
New York Post
Nintendo delays US pre-orders for highly anticipated Switch 2 console amid worries over Trump tariffs (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 3, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Nintendo has announced a delay in opening pre-orders for its upcoming Switch 2 console in the United States.
CNET
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Delayed in US Due to Trump's Tariffs (opens CNET)
Published Apr 3, 2025
CNET's feed description
The Switch 2 launch is still happening on June 5, and preorders outside the US seem unchanged.
Polygon
Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in response to Trump tariffs (opens Polygon)
Published Apr 3, 2025
Polygon's feed description
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have been delayed in the US as Nintendo assess the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on China, Vietnam, and other countries.
News Nation Now
Nintendo delays Switch 2 US preorders over Trump tariffs (opens News Nation Now)
Published Apr 3, 2025
News Nation Now's feed description
Nintendo said U.S. preorders of its Switch 2 console will not take place on April 9 as it assesses tariff implications.
Reason
Nintendo delays Switch 2 preorders over Trump tariffs (opens Reason)
Published Apr 3, 2025
Reason's feed description
The company previously dropped out of the Brazilian market for five years until the country relaxed its tariffs on video games.
BGR
Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date canceled due to Trump’s tariffs (opens BGR)
Published Apr 3, 2025
BGR's feed description
Nintendo has officially canceled the original preorder date for the Switch 2 following the announcement of Trump's wide-ranging tariffs.
Latin Times
Nintendo Fans Blame Trump After Switch 2 Delayed in U.S. Due to Tariffs: 'Worst President of US History' (opens Latin Times)
Published Apr 3, 2025
Latin Times's feed description
Nintendo fans reacted to an announcement that the company would delay preorders for the highly anticipated Switch 2 console in the US—citing Trump's tariffs.
Gizmodo
Nintendo Pushes Back Nintendo Switch 2 Preorder Date, Cites Trump Tariffs (opens Gizmodo)
Published Apr 3, 2025
Gizmodo's feed description
Nintendo did not reveal exact time for when you can preorder the Switch 2, but the June 5 release date is still ‘unchanged.’
Newsweek
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders paused due to Trump tariffs (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 3, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Nintendo said, "Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the US will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact."
Deadline
Nintendo Delays Pre-Orders Of Switch 2 Amid Tariff Uncertainty, But June Launch Date Unchanged (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 3, 2025
Deadline's feed description
Nintendo is delaying the long-awaited pre-order date for its new Switch 2 video game device, citing uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump's tariffs.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders now delayed as company assesses impact of Trump tariffs (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Apr 4, 2025
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
The much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is now delaying pre-orders because of the newly announced global tariffs.
FOX 13 Tampa
Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US over tariffs, but June launch remains on track (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Apr 4, 2025
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
Nintendo has postponed US pre-orders for the Switch 2 due to tariff concerns and market conditions, though the console’s June 5 release date remains unchanged.

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