The Nintendo Swap 2 nonetheless prices $450 and pre-orders now begin April 24

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Nintendo has introduced a brand new Swap 2 pre-order date: April 24.
The Swap 2 continues to be priced at $449.99, however the price of equipment has elevated.
The console’s pre-order date was initially delayed because of the Trump administration’s tariffs.

After a quick delay, Nintendo has introduced a brand new Switch 2 pre-order date: April 24.

Together with the pre-order date reveal, Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will nonetheless value $449.99 within the US regardless of issues surrounding the Trump administration’s tariff coverage doubtlessly growing the console’s worth. The Swap 2 + Mario Kart World bundle additionally nonetheless prices $499.99. Nonetheless, the Japanese gaming large says the Swap 2’s equipment will probably be dearer, together with the Pleasure-Con 2 (now $94.99/was $89.99), the Swap 2 Professional Controller (now $79.99/was $84.99), and the Swap 2 digicam (now $54.99/$49.99).

This minor enhance in accent pricing is probably going an effort on Nintendo’s half to offset the potential affect of tariffs. It does not at the moment appear to be Swap 2 video games like Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will value extra.

Nintendo Swap 2

4K Functionality: Sure
Model: Nintendo
Display: 7.9-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel decision LCD, HDR, 120Hz refresh charge (4K/60fps 3840 x 2160 pixel decision when docked)
Recreation assist: Swap 2, Swap 2 Version, Swap
Storage: 256GB (microSD Specific playing cards)
CPU: customized NVIDIA processor

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Without this feature I’m not sure the Nintendo Switch 2 is even worth it

The Nintendo Swap 2 has a significant disadvantage.

Swap 2 pre-orders had been initially pushed again as a consequence of tariffsThe handheld-console hybrid continues to be set to launch on June 5

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Swap 2 pre-orders had been initially scheduled to begin on April ninth, however ended up getting delayed following the announcement of the Trump administration’s tariffs. In an announcement, Nintendo mentioned that it made the choice to push again pre-orders “so as to assess the potential affect of tariffs and evolving market circumstances.”

Nintendo additionally delayed Switch 2 pre-orders in Canada on April eighth “so as to align with the timing of pre-orders to be decided within the US.” Based on The Verge, Swap 2 pre-orders will launch in Canada on April twenty fourth alongside the US.