Initially planned for pre-sale this week, the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has been postponed due to recent tariff issues. Nintendo America has decided to hold off on pre-orders temporarily while they assess the situation. Earlier, it was just the US market affected, but now Nintendo Canada has announced that pre-sales in Canada will also be delayed from their initial April 9th date.
As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve just learned that Nintendo of Canada has communicated with various media outlets and retailers about a shift in timing for the release of our beloved console. The change is to coordinate with the preorder schedule set in the US. However, it’s important to note that the initial launch date announced on June 5 remains unaltered. So, let’s keep our fingers crossed for an exciting gaming experience coming soon!
The delays in pre-orders are occurring following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of widespread tariffs aimed at almost every other nation globally. Among those nations particularly impacted are Cambodia and Vietnam, where Nintendo produces Switch gaming consoles, with new tariffs set at 49% for Cambodia and 46% for Vietnam respectively.
As a passionate gamer, I can’t help but feel the ripples of Trump’s latest tariff announcement. It seems the game industry as we know it might undergo a significant shift, and it’s not a change I welcome. The Entertainment Software Association has issued a warning, stating these tariffs could bring about harmful consequences.
Analysts are predicting that if these tariffs become a reality, the much-anticipated Switch 2 might not perform as well as we all hope. Some experts suggest the console could sell fewer units than initially expected due to this new policy. It’s a tough blow for gamers like me who were looking forward to getting our hands on the next generation of gaming.
Although there’s been a hold-up with pre-orders, Nintendo Switch 2 is set for release on June 5 in North America. They’ve shared they’ll give us more details at a future time.
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2025-04-08 19:09