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Nintendo delays Switch 2 preorders over tariff concerns (www.theverge.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

For the US only, lol

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[–] [email protected] 105 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

In the US. Key part there is "in the US". You guys deal with this nonsense. I intend to be playing my MSRP Vietnamese/Chinese console at launch, thankyouverymuch.

Hell, I'll take whatever stock you don't, maybe we can get a tenner or two shaved off the price. I'm sure the "let's sneak in the exchange rate and pretend it's VAT" thing is starting to look less appealing right about now.

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago

don't worry good America people I'd play the games in your stead while you're busy supporting your local brands

[–] [email protected] 47 points 2 weeks ago (12 children)

Dammm, the best part is everyone speculated that the price it's at now was to predict and get ahead of tarrif pricing by already setting it higher. The fact that it's not is scary.

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[–] [email protected] 208 points 2 weeks ago (10 children)

Are we tired of winning yet America ?

[–] [email protected] 50 points 2 weeks ago

Tbh I was tired way before any of this.

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[–] [email protected] 64 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (16 children)

Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.

Wonder if the price of the console and even the cartridge games will change.

[–] [email protected] 34 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Carts and console could very much change. Some estimates say up to 50% up.

Given that digital games will not this could make the Switch a de facto digital-only thing in the US.

I mean, assuming Trump isn't beaten with a stick into submission in the next couple of weeks. We'll see.

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[–] [email protected] 54 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I think they necessarily will. I can't imagine retailers eating the lost margin.

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