Nintendo's Switch 2 pre-order schedule gets disrupted by US tariff hikes, but the June 5 launch date remains scheduled.

A Nintendo spokesperson confirmed the delay on Friday, stating that the company needs more time to determine how these tariffs might affect costs and market conditions. However, there is some good news: the Switch 2 is still scheduled to launch in the US on June 5th, priced at $450 (nearly ₹38,435). Nintendo fans who were eager to lock in their Switch 2 pre-orders will have to wait a little longer. The gaming giant has halted pre-orders, which were originally set for April 9th, due to concerns over new global tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump. As for when pre-orders will actually open, that is still up in the air. Increases in US tariffs The postponement follows Trump's announcement of significant new tariffs a few days earlier, including a huge 46% penalty on Vietnamese goods and a 24% tax on Japanese imports. These adjustments may have a big effect on Nintendo's plans because the business has been moving more of its production to Vietnam. During an hour-long liv...