On the same day Nintendo unveiled the cost of their latest gaming console, Trump announced widespread tariffs.

Nintendo said it is delaying the start of pre-orders for the Switch 2 gaming device in the United States as it examines the potential impact of tariffs.

Nintendo will retail the Switch 2 for $449.99 at launch, which is significantly higher than the original Switch's $299 price tag. A separate bundle that includes the new "Mario Kart World" game will also be available for $499.99.

Amazon is now taking Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invite registrations. You'll need to hit the "Request Invite" button on the page to put your name in the hat, but doing so doesn't guarantee a pre-order or even a slot in the first wave. It is a necessary step to getting into the mix at all, though.

"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," according to a company statement. "Nintendo will update timing at a later date. "

Nintendo Co. said it’s delaying pre-orders for the new Switch 2 due to concerns over the impact of global tariffs instituted by US President Donald Trump.

Nintendo has taken the unprecedented decision to delay Switch 2 pre-orders, blaming the impact of Trump's tariff war and "evolving market conditions."

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.

Rumors suggest that Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will open April 2, with the official Switch launch coming in June.