When the news first broke, Nintendo released a statement that read, "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. Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged."

As revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the system will launch on June 5 with a starting price of $449. That's for the system itself. If you want a Switch 2 with a game, there will be a Mario Kart World bundle for $499. Pre-orders start on April 9.

The Switch 2 is shaping up to be one of the messiest console launches ever in the U.S., at least from Nintendo’s point of view. The company’s new $450 console is set to come out on June 5, but it’s also being forced to navigate a chaotic circus around tariffs that could torpedo the rollout at any moment.