With dozens of countries affected, some are wondering about the impact on the Switch 2.
Nintendo will update timing at a later date.
The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged," a spokesperson told GameSpot.
Keep checking back with GameSpot for the latest.
For now, here’s everything we know about how the tariffs could impact the Switch 2.
(In Japan, the Switch 2 costs less.)
“If there are any price changes, we will make an announcement,” a spokesperson said.
“Nintendo will be treading very carefully considering the importance of the US market.
“All anyone can do at this point is speculate.
“Obviously, the announced tariffs are having an immediate impact on the financial markets.
“This is what manufacturers, publishers, and retailers are all working out right now.
It’s to be seen just how quickly any potential changes to pricing will come,” he said.
“But, given the scope and magnitude of the tariffs, at least some changes should be expected.
“I’m not too worried about sales of the console in 2025.
“We’ve never seen anything like this happen in any of our lifetimes.”
“We’ve never seen anything like this happen in any of our lifetimes.
Could Nintendo Produce Switch 2 Units In The USA?
A popular theory online is that Nintendo could avoid the tariffs by producing Switch 2 units in the USA.
However,Ahmad pointed outthat it’s totally unrealistic to ramp up an entire production infrastructure quickly.
“Nintendo would need to spend billions to open a factory in the US,” Ahmad said.
“It’d probably take 4-5 years to complete this.
They’d then need to find, train and pay employees to operate the factory.”
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Arran said video games “need to get more expensive” due to rising costs.
However, changes “may not be consistent or universal,” he said.
Or perhaps only some (or even none) of those expectations will end up working out.
As an example, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildstillcarries an MSRP of $60.
How Well With The Switch 2 Sell?
All of this data came fromThe Game Business.
For comparison, the original Switch sold17.79 million units globally during its first year.
The Switch 2 officially launches on June 5.
For now, check outGameSpot’s hands-on preview of the Switch 2.
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