Nintendo has announced that it is delaying preorders for the Switch 2 in the US due to concerns over the newly announced tariffs by President Donald Trump. The company had initially planned to start taking preorders on April 9th, but has now put that on hold to assess the potential impact of the tariffs on the console's launch.

The move comes just days after Nintendo revealed the Switch 2, which is set to launch on June 5th for $449.99. The company has stated that the launch date remains unchanged, but has not provided a new timeline for when preorders will begin. In a statement, Nintendo said it would "update timing at a later date."

The tariffs, which were announced by President Trump on Tuesday, are expected to have a significant impact on the tech industry as a whole. The tariffs will affect a number of US trade partners, including China, and are likely to drive up the cost of goods imported into the US. This has already led to concerns about the impact on the prices of gadgets and other consumer electronics.

Nintendo's decision to delay preorders is likely a precautionary measure to avoid any potential disruptions to the console's launch. The company has not specified how the tariffs will affect the Switch 2's pricing, but it's possible that the console's price could increase as a result of the tariffs.

Despite the delay, Nintendo has announced that it will start letting customers preorder the Switch 2 directly from its website starting May 8th. However, it's unclear whether this date will be affected by the tariff concerns. The company has not provided further details on its plans for preorders.

The impact of the tariffs is already being felt in the tech industry, with board game maker Steve Jackson Games saying it will be a "seismic shift" for the industry. The card grading service PSA has also paused submissions from outside the US due to the tariffs. It remains to be seen how the tariffs will affect the launch of the Switch 2 and the gaming industry as a whole.

The delay in preorders is likely to be a disappointment to fans who were eagerly anticipating the launch of the Switch 2. However, Nintendo's caution is understandable given the uncertainty surrounding the tariffs and their impact on the console's launch. As more information becomes available, we will continue to update this story.