Switch 2 Pre-Orders: Will Trump's Tariff Pause Actually Help?

04/10/2025 Gaming

Hey gamers! Remember when Trump dropped that tariff bomb and basically threw everyone's pre-order plans into chaos? Well, hold onto your hats because there's a glimmer of hope for those of you itching to snag a Nintendo Switch 2!

So, Trump announced a 90-day pause on those pesky global tariffs. That means those sky-high prices that were threatening to mess with our gaming budgets might just chill out for a bit. Nintendo, like the rest of us, hit the pause button on Switch 2 pre-orders when the tariff news hit, but now... could this be our chance?

Will We See Pre-Orders Soon?

That's the million-dollar question, isn't it? Nintendo's lips are sealed tighter than a cartridge slot, but the good news is the release date (June 5th!) is still on! Destructoid tried to get the inside scoop from Nintendo of America, but we're still waiting to hear back. Fingers crossed!

Honestly, it's probably gonna be a bit of a waiting game. The whole tariff situation is still kinda shaky, and Nintendo's probably playing it safe, waiting for things to settle down before they commit to anything. Can't blame them, right?

There's even a small chance the price of the Switch 2 could creep up because of all this tariff madness, but most experts think the $450 launch price will stay put. Let's hope they're right!

If we don't hear anything by the end of April, THEN it's time to panic a little. We really should get some news from Nintendo soon, but nothing confirmed yet.

So, for now, fellow US gamers, let's just sit tight, keep our eyes peeled, and hope for some good news soon!