Can you believe it? The Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are being delayed in the US, and who’s to blame? None other than President Donald Trump and his lovely tariffs. I mean, because what’s a little trade war when you can ruin the gaming plans of millions of people, right? (By the way, have you seen the prices of Nintendo Switch games on Amazon lately? Insane!)
But let’s get back to the issue at hand. The Switch 2 was supposed to be available for preorder on April 9, but nope, thanks to Trump’s tariffs, that’s not happening. And the reason? The tariffs are making it too expensive for Nintendo to produce the console without losing money. I mean, who wouldn’t want to pay more for a product just because of some silly tariffs? It’s not like it’s going to affect the demand or anything (oh wait, it totally will). You can check out the article on Axios for more information on the tariffs.
And don’t even get me started on the price. The Switch 2 is already going to cost $449, which is pretty steep if you ask me. But hey, at least it’s not as expensive as some of the other gaming consoles out there, right? I mean, who needs affordable gaming when you can have tariffs? By the way, have you seen the accessories for the Nintendo Switch? They’re actually pretty reasonably priced.
But I guess that’s not the point. The point is that Trump’s tariffs are ruining everything, including our gaming plans. I mean, what’s next? Are they going to start taxing our video games too? (Just kidding, that’s probably already in the works). And to think, some people actually voted for this guy. I’m not saying it’s all his fault, but… actually, yes, I am saying it’s all his fault. As one Twitter user put it, “Say thank you to the worst president of US history”.
And let’s not forget the poor people who are actually trying to buy the Switch 2. They’re the real victims here. I mean, who wants to pay even more money for a product just because of some stupid tariffs? It’s like the universe is conspiring against us to make our lives more expensive and miserable. But hey, at least we have Twitter to vent our frustrations, right? As one user said, “these tariffs really got everyone pressed not even mario can jump over this one”.
But in all seriousness, this is just the beginning. If we don’t do something about these tariffs, they’re going to start affecting everything we buy. I mean, imagine having to pay double the price for your favorite gaming chair just because of some silly trade war. It’s a scary thought, folks. So, let’s all just take a deep breath and hope that someone, somewhere, is going to do something about these tariffs before it’s too late. And if you’re feeling frustrated, just remember that you can always check out some deals on Amazon to make yourself feel better.
And to all the Trump supporters out there, I just want to say… well, I’m not really sure what to say. I mean, I’m trying to be understanding and all, but it’s hard when it feels like you’re ruining everything for the rest of us. But hey, maybe you can explain to me why these tariffs are a good thing? I’m all ears (just kidding, I’m not really listening). Anyway, let’s just hope that somehow, someway, we can get through this tariff-filled nightmare and come out the other side with our wallets still intact.
But what’s really interesting is that this whole debacle is not just about the Switch 2 or even just about gaming. It’s about the broader implications of these tariffs on our economy and our daily lives. I mean, think about it – if Nintendo is delaying preorders because of tariffs, what other companies are going to be affected? It’s a complex economic issue, to say the least. And to make matters worse, it’s not just the US that’s being affected – it’s a global problem. As the article on Axios points out, Vietnam and Cambodia are being hit with huge tariffs, which is where a lot of Nintendo’s hardware is manufactured.
And to all the gamers out there, don’t worry – I feel your pain. I mean, who doesn’t love a good Nintendo game? But seriously, this is a big deal. It’s not just about the Switch 2 – it’s about the future of gaming and the impact of these tariffs on the industry as a whole. So, let’s all just take a deep breath and hope that somehow, someway, we can get through this tariff-filled nightmare and come out the other side with our wallets still intact. And maybe, just maybe, we can find some good deals on gaming gear to make up for it.