Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Sparks Massive Fan Queues and High Prices
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Nintendo successfully launched the Switch 2 in June 2023 by navigating around US trade tariffs imposed during Trump's administration, which threatened to delay or increase the console's cost. The company benefited from a temporary tariff pause and strategic manufacturing shifts, though accessories saw price hikes. Future tariffs could still impact prices and release plans, but Nintendo's focus on software and online services may help mitigate the financial impact.
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- The $449 Switch 2 is Nintendo's most expensive console ever—diehard fans say it's 'a no brainer' CNBC
- Fans queue overnight for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 BBC
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