Now that we finally have a release date and tech specs on the highly anticipated Switch successor, Nintendo Switch 2 — as well as an idea of how much first-party Nintendo games cost on the new console — thoughts turn to the cost of the system itself.

Nintendo will sell a cheaper Switch 2 in Japan, but Nintendo is implementing safeguards to prevent foreign buyers from getting it.

In Japan, gamers can get a Switch 2 for about $343, but it only supports the Japanese language and won't work outside the country. Nintendo is reportedly trying to address weak yen.

"Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions," according to a company statement. "Nintendo will update timing at a later date. "

Nintendo delayed the U.S. preorders for its Nintendo Switch 2 on Friday, citing "evolving market conditions" amid President Donald Trump's tariffs on international trade. Originally set to be made available Saturday for U.

The new video game console will still be released in June, the Japanese company said. Its price was unveiled as $450 this week.

The Switch 2 is priced at $450 in the US, scaling to $500 for a bundle that also includes a copy of Mario Kart World. Following Nintendo's announcement of the price during a Nintendo Direct this week, many people made their feelings known about it--and now brands have begun to weigh in.

Fortunately, Nintendo has also announced that some Nintendo Switch games will get free updates to improve playability on the upcoming console. "By connecting your Nintendo Switch