
Nintendo will not take preorders for its new game console next week, the company said Friday, as it evaluates the impact of President Donald Trump's new, far-reaching tariffs. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The Japanese electronics giant had been set to accept Switch 2 advance orders in the United States on Wednesday, but that's now been pulled off the table — though Nintendo insisted that its June 5 launch date "is unchanged.
Main Idea: Nintendo delayed U.S. pre-orders for the Switch 2 as it gauges the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, while keeping the June 5 launch date unchanged.
Key Points:
Trump's tariffs may raise the price of the Switch 2 or delay preorders, making a popular game system less affordable for many US households.
No clear positive impact identified.
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Mentioned as a rival console maker in comparison to Nintendo’s Switch 2.
Mentioned as a rival console maker in comparison to Nintendo’s Switch 2.
Cited as a third-party title expected to be available on Switch 2.
Named Nintendo game franchise referenced as part of consumer anticipation around the console launch.
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