Gamers Upset as Highly Anticipated Console Delay Sparks Price Hike: "A Major Mess" – International Edition (English)

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The gaming community was jolted today following the announcement of a highly awaited console experiencing a postponement.

The redesigned Nintendo Switch from 2017, which was an enormous sales success, has received an update known as the Nintendo Switch 2. planned to begin pre-orders on April 9 .

But the company confirmed to inspiriences it requires time to evaluate President Donald Trump's tariff policy.

According to sources from Nintendo, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States will not commence on April 9, 2025. This delay aims to evaluate the possible effects of tariffs and changing market dynamics.

Nintendo plans to provide an updated timeline at a future date. However, the release date remains set for June 5, 2025.

At present, the firm has stated that it will not be changing its pricing.

However, enthusiasts are voicing their opinions online, suggesting that the console’s starting price of $449.99 is likely to increase soon.

"As a matter of fact, the Switch 2 price is jumping from around $500 to about $750," stated an individual on X-platform.

Another user commented, 'The pre-order for the Switch 2 has been pushed back, and it’s also likely that Nintendo might raise the price for customers in the United States.'

'What a tremendous disorder this is.'

The Switch 2 is primarily manufactured in China and Vietnam, which were significantly affected by President Trump's unexpectedly high tariffs.

The President imposed baseline tariffs of 10 percent on goods originating from most businesses.

Meanwhile, all products manufactured in Vietnam must pay a 46 percent tariff rate while products from China have to pay an additional 34 percent.

Should Nintendo maintain the original $449.99 selling price for the console, the company may need to cover substantial costs upfront for a product that required considerable investment. months more than first anticipated to introduce to the U.S. market.

Customers are already annoyed by the high price of the new console. The previous model was priced at $150 less, costing only $299.99.

"We need to reverse this, guys," a different Switch supporter commented on X regarding the tariffs.

'This was enjoyable, but can I have my Switch 2 now?'

The Switch has proven to be a huge hit for the video game company.

Nintendo announces that it has sold more than 150 million units of the product globally.

However, the most recent version introduces a range of technologies that will assist gamers in accessing live gaming sessions.

The Switch 2 has a built-in microphone and an optional camera add-on.

Graphics are now in an improved 1080p.

"Given the setting we're working with, this will be an immersive, hands-on experience," stated Takuhiro Dohta, the game's director, during a teaser event.

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