Nintendo delays US pre-orders for Switch 2
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"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," according to a company statement.
From NBC News
the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 will be $449 with a $499 Mario Kart World bundle, probably $50 than most people expected, and $150 more than the original Switch eight years ago.
From Forbes
One focus for investors is the strength of hardware supply after the Switch was affected by supply chain disruption.
From Reuters
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