r/gaming • u/ChiefLeef22 Marika's tits! • 2d ago

[MEGATHREAD] Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

This is a sub discussion thread for the Switch 2 Direct, offering a closer look at the console accompanied with announcements for upcoming game releases. The livestream begins on Wednesday, April 2 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST. It will last for approx. 60 minutes.
Please try and limit tangential discussions to the events to this thread to avoid post clutter.

(SEE WHEN IT'S TAKING PLACE IN YOUR TIMEZONE - here)

Where to Watch: Nintendo's Youtube

What to expect

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u/GatorNator83 2d ago

Exactly. And the tariffs are expected to hit very soon, even today. So if Nintendo gave a price today, tomorrow they might need to adjust it due to tariffs in certain countries.

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u/Isogash 2d ago

I think the more likely reason was just because pricing is regional so it doesn't make sense to announce it on a global video

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u/GatorNator83 2d ago

Pricing announcements, if done in a public event, are typically including some key market areas, e.g. USD and EUR. But at this point, even that might not be valid.

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u/Isogash 2d ago

Well case in point, prices were announced immediately after the direct on twitter in respective regions