Nintendo has confirmed that North American preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will reopen on April 24, 2025, with the console maintaining its original price of $449.99 or €469,99. The company stated that the console itself remains unaffected by the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, at least for now. However, accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2 will see price increases due to these tariffs, impacting items like controllers, docks, and cameras.
Originally scheduled for April 9, 2025, preorders were delayed after the Trump administration announced significant tariffs on the same day the Switch 2 was fully revealed. These tariffs have led to price adjustments of roughly 5-6 percent for most accessories. The Pro Controller’s price has risen from $79.99 to $84.99, and a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers now costs $94.99, up from $89.99. The Nintendo Switch 2 dock faces a 9 percent increase, moving from $109.99 to $119.99, while the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera sees a 10 percent hike, jumping from $49.99 to $54.99.
The camera’s price increase could affect Nintendo’s plans for its new “GameChat” feature, designed to make the Switch 2 a social hub where players can chat across different games. While Nintendo confirmed USB-C support for third-party cameras, which could offset the price hike, manufacturers of those devices may also raise prices due to the tariffs.
Although the Trump administration paused most of its announced tariffs on April 9 for 90 days, the 145 percent tariff on goods made in China remains in place. Recent messaging from the administration has been unclear, with exemptions granted for devices like smartphones and monitors on April 11, but video game consoles were not included. Officials later clarified that these devices were re-categorized rather than exempted, adding uncertainty.
If the tariffs take full effect after the 90-day pause, Nintendo’s current price adjustments may not cover the additional costs for devices entering the U.S. To prepare, the company may be rushing to move consoles from its manufacturing hubs in China and Vietnam to the United States. Nintendo also warned that further price increases for the Switch 2, physical games, or other products could occur depending on future market conditions.
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