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 remains 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 short 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 price $449.99 within the US regardless of considerations surrounding the Trump administration’s tariff coverage probably rising the console’s worth. The Swap 2 + Mario Kart World bundle additionally nonetheless prices $499.99. Nonetheless, the Japanese gaming big says the Swap 2’s equipment will likely be costlier, 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 improve in accent pricing is probably going an effort on Nintendo’s half to offset the potential affect of tariffs. It does not at present appear like Swap 2 video games like Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will price extra.

Nintendo Swap 2

4K Functionality: Sure
Model: Nintendo
Display screen: 7.9-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel decision LCD, HDR, 120Hz refresh charge (4K/60fps 3840 x 2160 pixel decision when docked)
Recreation help: Swap 2, Swap 2 Version, Swap
Storage: 256GB (microSD Categorical 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 remains 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 a press release, Nintendo mentioned that it made the choice to push again pre-orders “with a view to assess the potential affect of tariffs and evolving market circumstances.”

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