Nintendo Won't Raise Switch 2 Price Amid Trump Tariffs—But Some Accessories Face Price Hike

Core Insights - Nintendo will increase the prices of some Switch 2 accessories while maintaining the console price at $450, amid concerns over potential tariff impacts on pricing [1][2][4] Price Adjustments - Pre-orders for the Switch 2 console will start on April 24, following a delay to evaluate tariff impacts [2] - Prices for several accessories have been raised by $5 to $10, including Joy-Con controllers from $89.99 to $94.99, Pro controllers from $79.99 to $84.99, and the Switch 2 camera from $49.99 to $54.99 [2][3] Market Conditions - Nintendo cited "changes in market conditions" as the reason for the price hikes, indicating that further adjustments may occur based on market dynamics [3] - The Switch 2 and its accessories are set to be released on June 5 [3] Tariff Impact - The price increases follow President Trump's tariff policies affecting manufacturing locations like China and Vietnam, with tariffs reaching 145% on China and 46% on Vietnam [4] - Experts had predicted accessory price increases of 10% to 15% due to these tariffs, which have significantly impacted Nintendo's manufacturing strategy [4] Consumer Reactions - The $450 price for the Switch 2 represents a 50% increase from the original Switch's launch price of $300 in 2017, leading to criticism from fans [5] - The pricing of launch games, such as "Mario Kart World" at $80, has also faced backlash for being higher than the industry standard of $70 [5]