Pre-orders will now be taken starting on April 24.
In a statement, the company blamed changes in market conditions for the accessory price hikes.
The original pre-sale date was Wednesday, April 9.
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As of now, the late-spring launch date for the new console remains on track.
Nintendo says it still intends to launch the console on June 5 as originally planned.
Futures markets began sinking as he was talking.
A baseline 10% reciprocal tariff was put in place on all trading partners, with varying country-specific rates.
The European Union also faces a 20% tariff.
The measures will take effect in stages during the next week.
At $450, the Switch 2 is significantly pricier than its popular $300 predecessor.
Games for the portable unit are also pricey for the marketplace, costing $70-$80 each.
It is unclear at this point whether pricing will change to reflect the tariffs.
