Last week, Nintendo officially revealed the much-awaited Switch 2 during its most recent Nintendo Direct livestream. I even had the opportunity to test it out myself. However, the excitement was fleeting.

Just two days following the major announcement, Nintendo declared a halt on U.S. pre-orders for the Switch 2, attributing it to newly imposed tariffs from President Donald Trump. These extensive tariffs were put into effect just hours after the Direct event and have also affected Canada.

In a statement, Nintendo clarified: “Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not commence on April 9, 2025, to assess the possible impact of tariffs and changing market conditions. Nintendo will provide an update on timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025, remains the same.”

At this juncture, it’s uncertain when pre-orders will resume in the U.S. and Canada—or whether the previously stated $449.99 price will remain. As fans search for information, here’s what we currently know about the Switch 2’s delays related to tariffs. We will keep updating this article as more details come to light.

Stay tuned to Mashable for ongoing coverage of tariff-related news, from escalating laptop prices to reports of iPhone 16 panic buying.

SEE ALSO: Want to steer clear of tariff-related price increases? Check out our compilation of 91 refurbished tech deals.

Will the Nintendo Switch 2 Still Launch on June 5?

With pre-orders currently suspended in North America, some fans are understandably worried about whether the Switch 2 will actually launch as scheduled. Fortunately, Nintendo maintains that the June 5 release date is still on course, notwithstanding the temporary pre-order suspension.

In an effort to circumvent the U.S. restrictions, some users on X (formerly Twitter) shared screenshots of their attempts to order the console from Amazon UK. The term “Amazon UK” even briefly trended on the platform.

Nevertheless, the situation is still evolving. On April 9, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on most reciprocal tariffs—excluding those imposed on China, which now surpass 100 percent. Since the Switch 2’s launch occurs within this 90-day timeframe, there is hope that the release won’t be derailed.

According to Bloomberg, Nintendo is working to lessen the impact by stockpiling Switch 2 units produced in Vietnam, which faces a lower 10 percent tariff (compared to the 46 percent rate on Chinese goods). If all goes according to plan, Nintendo should have a sufficient number of Vietnam-made consoles prepared for the U.S. launch.

As of now, everything suggests that the Switch 2 will arrive on June 5 as expected.

Will the Switch 2 Still Cost $450?

Another pressing question for fans: Will the Switch 2 still carry the $449.99 price tag?

That price point was already a matter of discussion before tariffs entered the picture. The Switch 2 is priced at $150 more than the original 2017 model, though inflation and increasing production costs provide some rationale. According to The Verge, the $450 price did not consider possible tariffs.

Despite this, there’s cautious hope that the price will remain stable—at least in the short term.

Michael Futter, co-founder of the gaming industry consultancy F-Squared, informed Mashable that he anticipates Nintendo will retain the $450 price, thanks to the 90-day tariff pause. Bernstein analyst Robin Zhu echoed this in a Bloomberg report, suggesting Nintendo may absorb the 10 percent tariff cost instead of passing it onto consumers.

However, research firm DFC Intelligence cautioned that hardware prices could rise to as much as $540 within the next two years due to ongoing economic pressures.

“We’re going to see costs increase across the board, including ‘Made in the USA’ items that depend on raw materials sourced overseas,” Futter remarked in an email.

When Can You Pre-Order the Switch 2?

This leads us to the final crucial question: When will pre-orders restart in the U.S. and Canada?

According to Futter, Nintendo is likely to adopt a cautious strategy.

“I believe Nintendo will wait as long as it can,” he stated. “The unpredictability surrounding tariffs and other significant global economic fluctuations has put anyone attempting to launch a new luxury product in a difficult position. Nintendo is unlikely to announce a new price or pre-order timing until it has a strong level of confidence that conditions won’t shift again unexpectedly.”

This was meant to be a festive season for Nintendo fans, many of whom have eagerly awaited a new console. With a bit of luck, we’ll still be speeding through Mario Kart World on June 5—tariffs or no tariffs.