Nintendo said Friday it will delay pre-orders for its long-anticipated release of the new Switch 2 console in the United States, citing uncertainty stemming from newly imposed tariffs on Japanese exports.
The next-generation console was officially unveiled on Wednesday, hours before President Trump unveiled his “Liberation Day” tariff policies.
Pre-orders were slated to begin Wednesday, the same day the new reciprocal tariffs will slap Japan with a 24% levy.
Nintendo has announced a delay in opening pre-orders for its upcoming Switch 2 console in the United States. AP
The highly anticipated next-generation console was officially unveiled on Wednesday. REUTERSIn an official statement, Nintendo said: “Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the US will not start April 9 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.”
Despite the setback, Nintendo has confirmed that the global launch date for the Switch 2 remains unchanged, with a release still scheduled for June 5.
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs earlier this week against major trading partners, including Japan. Getty ImagesThe pause affects only the American market.
Nintendo clarified that pre-orders in other regions, including the UK, will proceed as scheduled.
