US EditionNintendo Switch 2 — Nintendo president just admitted that prices could go up
- Nintendo announced the Switch 2 launch set for June 5, 2025, priced at $449.99, with pre-orders proceeding despite some delays.
- The pricing and forecast uncertainties stem from potential US tariff impacts, prompting Nintendo to delay pre-orders for evaluation.
- Nintendo aims to sell 15 million units by March 2026, exceeding the original Switch’s debut, while noting strong Japan pre-orders and pricing concerns.
- President Shuntaro Furukawa explained that if there are major changes in tariff assumptions, the company will carefully evaluate the situation from various perspectives before deciding on any necessary pricing changes and putting them into action.
- Nintendo balances tariff-related pricing risks with strong early interest but acknowledges potential demand drops in the US due to cost increases.
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Nintendo worried tariffs will hit Switch 2 as 'people have less money to spend'
The console’s not even out yet and there are already fears of a price hike (Nintendo) Unlike Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo has explicitly commented on how Donald Trump’s tariffs could affect the launch of Switch 2. Although it’s quite obvious what has spurred Sony and Microsoft to raise the prices of their consoles – the new tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump – neither company has admitted the fact and have instead tried to tiptoe aroun…
Nintendo President Concerned About Potential Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Switch 2 Demand: 'If Prices of Daily Necessities Like Food Increase Then People Will Have Less Money to Spend on Consoles'
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has expressed concern about the potential impact of Trump's tariffs on Switch 2 demand in the U.S., saying: "if prices of daily necessities like food increase then people will have less money to spend on consoles."
Nintendo Switch 2 price hike could be in the cards if tariffs increase
Shortly after Trump's tariffs were announced, Nintendo delayed Switch 2 preorder dates in the US and Canada to evaluate the situation. Two weeks later, Nintendo revealed its new preorder date and confirmed that the price and release date of the Switch 2 would not change. For now, Nintendo's latest console is still set to launch on June 5th for $449.99, but Nintendo is warning that the price could change in the future if tariffs increase. At a pr…
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