Nintendo Switch 2 price rumor could be the most exciting thing about the new console

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But what impact could tariffs have?

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Even after Nintendo officially revealed the Switch 2 earlier this month, we're still getting leaks about the upcoming console on a near weekly basis. Of course, since Nintendo didn't actually unveil anything specific about the Switch 2 or outline new games, you can imagine why the leaks are still coming ahead of a potential April debut.

That's also true of the Switch 2 price, which remains a mystery even after Nintendo confirmed the new version. However, a new leak this week might be all the reason we need to buy the sequel console on day one.

This appears to be the same message on every pre-order from the Italian site, which means that the €364 price shown might not be be the actual launch price for the Switch 2. It could mean that the retailer is guaranteeing a price lock for pre-orders.

Good news for Europe — bad news for the US

Here's the problem with this potential price: President Trump's threatened tariffs.

Specifically, the new Trump administration has threatened tariffs against Chinese-made products that could range anywhere from 10% to 60% on imports from China.

Tech Crunch reported that without Trump's tariffs, US consumers could spend over $500 billion on new tech in 2025. However, the tariff's cut that buying power by $90 to $143 billion.

From numbers we've seen, a potential tariff price on the Switch 2 could raise the price up to 40% taking a $399 console to around $560 and that doesn't include any US sales taxes that might be added on. That $499 bundle? You're looking at nearly $700 to cop the latest Mario Kart plus a Switch 2.

If possible, you may want to pre-order the Switch 2 soon and lock in whatever price you can before any potential Trump tariffs go into affect.

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Scott Younker
Scott Younker
West Coast Reporter

Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the lastest tech news. He’s been involved in tech since 2011 at various outlets and is on an ongoing hunt to build the easiest to use home media system. When not writing about the latest devices, you are more than welcome to discuss board games or disc golf with him. He also handles all the Connections coverage on Tom's Guide and has been playing the addictive NYT game since it released.