Nintendo Switch 2: New Pre-order Date and Beware of Its Price Trap.
Due to the increase in tariffs implemented by Donald Trump, the date for placing pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been adjusted and is now available.
Nintendo has announced a change in the pre-order date for its upcoming console, the Nintendo Switch 2, which was originally scheduled for April 9. Due to the recent increase in tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, the new pre-order date will be April 24, initially available in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. This adjustment has been made in order to assess the potential impact of these tariffs and analyze market trends.
Despite this delay, Nintendo has maintained its schedule for the launch of the Switch 2, which is expected on June 5. Regarding the price of the console, it has been confirmed that the base cost will be $499.99. However, the prices of essential accessories have increased significantly. For example, the Joy-Con has gone from $89.99 to $94.99, the Pro Controller from $79.99 to $84.99, and the camera, which originally cost $49.99, will now be sold for $54.99.
In other related news, during a recent Nintendo Direct presentation, an intriguing detail about the Switch 2 was revealed. An image shown in the App Store and Google Play included a new "C" label on the right Joy-Con button. While the functions of this letter have not yet been clarified, there is speculation that it could refer to features related to chat or community, or even a function similar to a mouse. Fans hope that an upcoming Nintendo Direct, scheduled for April 2, will provide more information about this new button.
