Nintendo's announcement of the Switch 2 at $450 has raised concerns among fans, especially as new tariffs may push prices to over $600. The Trump administration's new 10% tariff on all foreign imports, alongside steep tariffs from individual countries like China, Vietnam, and Cambodia, could significantly impact the final consumer price. Analysts note that Nintendo has been shifting production to Vietnam to mitigate such risks, yet with production taking time to ramp up, U.S. consumers may face steep increases or even seek European imports instead.
Fans faced a bit of sticker shock today when Nintendo revealed the Switch 2 would cost $450, especially with some new physical games set to cost as much as $90.
The Trump administration revealed a new 10 percent across-the-board tariff for all foreign imports as well as a bevy of reciprocal tariffs aimed at individual countries.
Expect more production to shift to Vietnam with Switch 2, but it takes 6 months (or more) to gear up.
If the mix does not change then prices go up 35%+ for U.S. consumers.
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