How the Nintendo Switch 2 delay explains Trump’s tariffs

It was a big week for the global economy — and for gamers.

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs that have sent markets spiraling worldwide. On the same day, Nintendo also announced its much-anticipated handheld gaming console, the Switch 2. 

It would be priced at $450, or $500 for a bundle including the latest Mario Kart game, the company said. Preorders on the Nintendo website would open in early May to only the most dedicated users of the first-generation Switch, with a June 5 release date.