• drunkenkissstyle@lemmy.world
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    11 hours ago

    Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.

    Wonder if the price of the console and even the cartridge games will change.

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      7 hours ago

      Absolutely. The console is manufactured in Vietnam, which now has a 46% tariff. I really doubt that Nintendo’s profit margin is high enough to allow them to just eat that cost.

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      10 hours ago

      Carts and console could very much change. Some estimates say up to 50% up.

      Given that digital games will not this could make the Switch a de facto digital-only thing in the US.

      I mean, assuming Trump isn’t beaten with a stick into submission in the next couple of weeks. We’ll see.

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        He’s hanging out at a golf tournament today. I don’t think he’s feeling the pressure.