Will Tariffs Increase Switch 2's Price? Why The Console And Games Are So Expensive

Nintendo just recently announced the Switch 2, and the biggest takeaway for many was the price point: $450 for the standard edition and $500 for a bundle that includes Mario Kart World. Nintendo held its big Nintendo Direct to reveal this on April 2, which was the same day that US President Donald Trump began his so-called "Liberation" tariffs. With dozens of countries affected, some are wondering about the impact on the Switch 2. Here is what we know so far, and generally why we're seeing such high prices for Switch 2.Table of Contents [hide]Nintendo Will "Feel The Impact" Of TariffsNintendo Will "Feel The Impact" Of TariffsAnalyst Daniel Ahmad of Niko Partners said Nintendo is likely to "feel the impact" of the tariffs on places like Vietnam and Japan where some Switch 2 units are produced. However, Ahmad doesn't believe Nintendo will raise the price of the Switch 2 as a result. At the same time, Ahmad said he doesn't foresee a scenario where the Switch 2 gets a price drop until 2030."The looming threat of reciprocal tariffs prior to the Switch 2 showcase will have also forced Nintendo to consider a higher price for the rest of the world," Ahmad said, noting that tariffs for Vietnam and Japan came in "higher than expected." (In Japan, the Switch 2 costs less.) It remains to be seen if the tariffs go into "full effect," however, Ahmad said, likely referring to Trump's on-again, off-again approach.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Apr 3, 2025 - 18:05

Will Tariffs Increase Switch 2's Price? Why The Console And Games Are So Expensive

Nintendo just recently announced the Switch 2, and the biggest takeaway for many was the price point: $450 for the standard edition and $500 for a bundle that includes Mario Kart World. Nintendo held its big Nintendo Direct to reveal this on April 2, which was the same day that US President Donald Trump began his so-called "Liberation" tariffs. With dozens of countries affected, some are wondering about the impact on the Switch 2. Here is what we know so far, and generally why we're seeing such high prices for Switch 2.

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Nintendo Will "Feel The Impact" Of Tariffs

Nintendo Will "Feel The Impact" Of Tariffs

Analyst Daniel Ahmad of Niko Partners said Nintendo is likely to "feel the impact" of the tariffs on places like Vietnam and Japan where some Switch 2 units are produced. However, Ahmad doesn't believe Nintendo will raise the price of the Switch 2 as a result. At the same time, Ahmad said he doesn't foresee a scenario where the Switch 2 gets a price drop until 2030.

"The looming threat of reciprocal tariffs prior to the Switch 2 showcase will have also forced Nintendo to consider a higher price for the rest of the world," Ahmad said, noting that tariffs for Vietnam and Japan came in "higher than expected." (In Japan, the Switch 2 costs less.) It remains to be seen if the tariffs go into "full effect," however, Ahmad said, likely referring to Trump's on-again, off-again approach.Continue Reading at GameSpot