On Friday, Nintendo announced that pre-orders for the Switch 2 will open in the United States on April 24, following a delay attributed to substantial tariffs implemented by the Trump administration. Fans had expressed concern that these tariffs would increase the price of the much-anticipated console. However, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 will remain priced at $449.99 and will be released on June 5, as initially announced.
While the console’s price remains unchanged, Nintendo stated in a press release that the prices of Switch 2 accessories will rise due to “changes in market conditions.” The company also indicated that other products could see similar price increases in the future.
Most Switch 2 accessories are experiencing a $5 price increase. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, originally priced at $79.99, will now cost $84.99. Joy-Cons will be priced at $94.99, up from $89.99, and the new Switch 2 camera attachment will increase from $49.99 to $54.99.
Regarding games, Nintendo is maintaining the same prices for the digital and physical versions of two major launch titles, Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, priced at $79.99 and $69.99, respectively.
Nintendo addressed the delay in retail pre-orders in their release, stating, “We apologize for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our customers may be experiencing.”
Although some customers may be concerned about the rising prices of accessories, there appears to be no respite from other gaming companies. Sony recently announced an increase in the prices of PlayStation 5 in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand due to global economic shifts, with expectations that similar adjustments may eventually reach the United States.
While certain electronics, such as smartphones and laptops, are exempt from the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, video game consoles do not share this exemption.