Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Preorders Due To Tariff Angst And Cost Impact

Wouldn't you know it, just days after Nintendo revealed more details about its Switch 2 console and hot on the heels of us posting a preorder guide to give you a leg up over scalpers and bots, Nintendo and its retail partners are putting the word out that the preorder date in the United States has been delayed indefinitely. The reason? Uncertainty over the fallout of tariffs.

Nintendo detailed the Switch 2 during a special Direct event this past Wednesday. As part of the reveal, Nintendo announced the Switch 2 release to retail on June 5, 2025, with preorders opening on April 9. As it still stands, the Switch 2 carries a $449 MSRP, and there's also a Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle that will be offered for $499. However, it's now unclear if those price points will remain the same.