Nintendo Voice Chat The Switch 2 Preorder Delay, More Hands-on Impressions, and Our Final Direct Thoughts - NVC 756
Apr 11, 2025
A wave of delays is hitting Switch 2 pre-orders in the US and Canada, raising eyebrows about Nintendo's marketing tactics. The hosts dive into exciting gameplay experiences from Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bonanza. They also dissect Doug Bowser's quotes on pricing, sparking debate on video game costs amidst changing market conditions. With hands-on impressions of Metroid Prime 4 and updates on anticipated features like multiplayer support, the discussion balances enthusiasm with concerns about transparency and consumer expectations.
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Tariff Chaos Disrupts Switch 2 Launch
- The Nintendo Switch 2 preorder delay reflects chaotic, unpredictable tariff impacts in the US market.
- Nintendo and analysts face uncertainty with fluctuating tariffs and economic pressures affecting pricing decisions.
Tariffs Initially Excluded From Price
- Nintendo originally excluded tariffs from the Switch 2 price due to uncertain tariff conditions.
- They are actively assessing further impact but have no new pricing announcements yet.
Tariffs Affect Entire Console Market
- Other consoles like PlayStation and Xbox will also feel tariff pressures, not only Nintendo.
- Xbox's streaming focus may help it weather hardware price increases better than others.