Nintendo disclosed on Friday that it would postpone the preorders for its upcoming Switch 2 console to address the impact of President Trump's tariffs. The announcement followed the unveiling of the Switch 2 at a press event earlier in the week. Despite originally planning to begin preorders on April 9 for the console set to be released on June 6 at $449, the company is now evaluating the effects of increased tariffs, which are substantial for products manufactured in China and Vietnam. With the imposition of tariffs, there are concerns that the already higher price of the Switch 2 compared to its predecessor could deter sales in the US market.

Despite the delay in preorders, Nintendo confirms that the official release of the Switch 2 will proceed as planned on June 5. This console is expected to be a significant release alongside Take-Two Interactive's "Grand Theft Auto 6," providing a boost to the video game industry, which has experienced slow growth following the peak of the pandemic.

Nintendo has integrated familiar elements from the original Switch into the Switch 2 while also incorporating enhancements based on past experiences. Notably, the new hybrid console features a larger, improved 7.9-inch 1080p display, a considerable upgrade from the original Switch's 6.2-inch screen. The refresh rate of the screen has been increased to a maximum of 120 frames per second, enhancing game performance. Furthermore, the Switch 2's dock has been enhanced to support 4K and HDR video.

Similar to its predecessor, the Switch 2 retains detachable controls, now called Joy-Con 2s, which can function as individual controllers and magnetically attach to the console. Nintendo has introduced a chat feature that enables communication while gaming, utilizing a built-in microphone that can isolate voices from background noise. Additionally, Nintendo is launching the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, allowing players to stream video of themselves during gameplay, with parental controls included to manage streaming for young users.