Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Date Still On But Preorders Postponed Due to Tariff Man Trump!

False. Idol. Threat.

Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. And now... tariffs? As Assistant Regional Manager (and volunteer Sheriff's Deputy) of Dunder Mifflin Scranton it is my duty to report on matters of utmost importance. Today that matter is the impending doom that tariffs specifically those announced by one Donald Trump may inflict upon the sacred gaming console known as the Nintendo Switch 2. This is a matter of national security! Think of the children! They need their Mario Kart!

The Tariff Threat Level: Midnight

Nintendo a company known for innovation (and occasionally gimmicky controllers) has announced a delay in preorders for their highly anticipated Switch 2. Why you ask? Because of tariffs! President Trump a man whose tan rivals my own beet stained complexion has unleashed a wave of tariffs so large it's threatening to capsize the good ship Nintendo. A representative from Nintendo probably some pencil pusher in a dark room told CNBC that they need time to 'assess the potential impact.' Assess! As if the impact isn't obvious! More tariffs equals more money for… well not me that's for sure.

Made in China? More Like Made in Economic Uncertainty!

It seems Nintendo is having a Michael Scott level panic. It appears that the earlier Switch consoles were manufactured in the depths of China and Vietnam. Now that Vietnam is hit with a 46% tariff and China is now at a 54% tariff this is a disaster! Tariffs are like the silent killer of profits. You don't see them coming but suddenly you're paying more for everything! And if you think that money is coming out of Nintendo's pocket... you're wrong beet for brains. It's coming out of YOUR pocket!

50% Price Hike? That's What She Said!

Hold on to your wallets people! IPC some trade group I've never heard of is predicting a 50% price increase on gaming consoles. Fifty percent! That's like doubling the price of Schrute Farms beets! Who can afford that? Not me not with my beet related expenses. This is outrageous! It's highway robbery! It's… it's… well it's bad. Very bad. Remember a fool and his money are soon parted. And if you're paying double for a Nintendo Switch 2 you're the fool.

Launch Date Still On! (For Now…)

Fear not loyal gamers! The launch date of June 5 2025 remains unchanged! For now. But I have a feeling things could change! The Switch 2 a bigger and faster version of the original Switch (which by the way sold over 150 million units – eat your heart out Xbox!) is still expected to hit store shelves alongside a new Mario Kart game. But if these tariffs persist that launch date is about as stable as Michael Scott's decision making. I give it two weeks tops.

Prepare for the Apocalypse (or a Slightly More Expensive Video Game)

So what does this all mean? It means you need to prepare. Stock up on beets. Learn self defense (bears beets Battlestar Galactica remember?). And most importantly start saving your pennies. Because if these tariffs hold the Nintendo Switch 2 might just become the most expensive piece of plastic you'll ever own. Just remember even in the face of economic hardship there's always time for a good game of… well whatever game you can afford.