2025-04-08
The Morning After: Trump's tariffs are disrupting Nintendo’s Switch 2 plans
Timing is everything. Hours after I published our Friday newsletter, debating the price of Nintendo’s new console, the company announced it would delay US pre-orders for the Switch 2 as it wrestled with a new set of tariffs introduced by President Trump.
“Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the US will not start April 9, 2025, in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions,” Nintendo told Engadget. It added that the console is still set to launch on June 5, however.
Last week, the Trump administration announced a set of new tariffs on a swath of countries [...]
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Nintendo Switch 2 launches on Thursday, here's everything you need to know
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Nintendo Switch 2 has officially launched, here's everything you need to know
After years of leaks and months of teasers, the Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here. We've long known what the Switch 2 will look like, and when it'll arrive. We've told you how tariffs h [...]
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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order updates: The latest on restocks, My Nintendo Store invites and more
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are officially live at Nintendo's online store — but only if you've received an invite. As advertised, the My Nintendo Store began sending out Switch 2 pre-ord [...]
2025-05-29
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order updates ahead of the June 5 launch date
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2025-04-30
Nintendo Switch 2: The new system update, sold-out pre-orders and everything else you need to know
With the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase behind us, we now know more about the console than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450). We're also keeping a close eye on [...]
2025-04-24
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: Sold out at most retailers including GameStop, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and others
After (what felt like) a long delay, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have opened in the US and Canada. Nintendo finally opened up pre-orders in both regions on April 24, after previously announcing (and [...]
2025-05-05
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: The latest updates on restocks from retailers like Walmart, GameStop, Target and Best Buy
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are technically open, but you may have a tough time grabbing the console before its June 5 release date if you haven't secured one already. As of our latest sweep, th [...]
2025-05-07
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: Updates on restocks from Walmart, GameStop, Target, Best Buy and other retailers
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are technically open, but you may have trouble grabbing the console before its June 5 release date if you haven't secured an order already. As of our latest sweep, th [...]
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How to buy the Nintendo Switch 2: Stock updates for the new console and accessories
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