Japan’s Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries
Nintendo gave fans an early chance to try the highly anticipated Switch 2 near Tokyo, but looming tariff concerns could mean higher prices when the console officially launches.
An attendee plays with the Nintendo Switch 2 gaming device at a media event in Tokyo, Japan April 3, 2025. (File Photo: REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon) Nintendo fans were given a chance to try out the company’s new Switch 2 gaming device at an event near Tokyo on Saturday, ahead of a release that some worry could be overshadowed by tariffs driving up prices.
“Since Mr. Trump became president tariffs have gone up tariffs so I am concerned about a price hike not just for the game console but for accessories too,” said Hidenori Tanaka, 55, a real estate company employee, who attended the event.
Consumers around the world could face higher prices for electronic devices as tariffs imposed by the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on trading partners including China raise costs for companies operating global supply chains. While Trump has rolled back some tariffs, the threat of a damaging trade war still looms.
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