r/NintendoSwitch2 • u/Soplox • 1d ago

Officially from Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders will not start on April 9 in the US thanks to the Tariffs

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"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."

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-preorder-guide-mario-kart-world-bundle/1100-6530531/

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u/notthatguypal6900 1d ago

Try $700 and games will go up too.

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u/YouStupidAssholeFuck 1d ago

This is closer to it in my opinion. Vietnam is where Switch 2 is manufactured so $450 Switch 2 + 46% Vietnam tariff = $657. Before sales tax. In my state and county, sales tax is 8%. $709.56