Analysts Predict New Switch 2 Price in Wake of Trump Tariffs

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Analysts Predict New Switch 2 Price in Wake of Trump Tariffs



Summary

  • DFC Intelligence predicts that the Switch 2’s MSRP of $449 could jump to $529.
  • The potential price hike is due to the Trump administration’s tariffs on various nations and goods.
  • The tariffs are responsible for Switch 2 pre-order delays in the US, but the console remains on track to launch on June 5.

The starting price of the Nintendo Switch 2 could spike by approximately 20% following the Trump administration’s latest tariff wave, according to gaming industry analysts. The analysts predict that the MSRP of the Switch 2 could jump from $449 to $529 for the base console, with another $50 tacked on for the Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle.

On April 4, two days after the Switch 2’s dedicated Nintendo Direct broadcast aired, Nintendo announced a delay in Switch 2 pre-orders in the US from April 9 to an undetermined date. The delay was due to the Trump administration’s tariffs on goods from various nations, such as China, Japan, Vietnam, and Cambodia. At the time of writing, a 104% tariff on China is expected to take effect on April 9 at 12:01 AM Eastern. While pre-orders will remain on hold in the US, other nations such as the UK and Australia have already taken Switch 2 pre-orders. Nintendo reassured US-based customers that the console’s June 5 release date remains unchanged.

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Although the Switch 2’s release date remains locked down, the console’s price may change as a result of the Trump tariffs. According to the DFC Intelligence analysis firm (and corroborated by ComicBook), the Nintendo Switch 2’s initial price point of $449 could spike up to $529, an $80 markup, to make up for the tariffs imposed by the US government. The $529 predicted price point for the base console could similarly affect the Mario Kart World bundle, which would be priced closer to $579 if the same $80 increase is applied.

Analysts Predict a 20% Price Hike on the Switch 2 Due to Trump Tariffs

DFC also predicted that the Switch 2 could sell fewer consoles than initially projected, though only slightly. DFC’s call of 17 million units sold within the first two years was adjusted to 15 million. The analysis firm predicted that third-party games like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Duskbloods could help the Switch 2 become one of the fastest-selling consoles.

In February 2025, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa stated that the company has diversified its manufacturing portfolio since the first Trump administration’s time in office, with other nations like Cambodia and Vietnam being the focal points. As it stands, the Trump tariffs placed on Cambodia and Vietnam are at 49% and 46%, despite ongoing negotiations between Vietnam and the US.

Additionally, the Switch 2’s pre-order window in Canada was delayed to line up with the US, though the new dates remain unknown. It remains to be seen how long these current tariffs will remain and how the industry will respond.

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