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New Jersey gamers eager to snatch up the latest Nintendo Switch 2 console will have to wait just a bit longer as the company halted preorders last week due to Trump’s sweeping new tariffs.

Eight years after its last console release, Nintendo had announced its new next generation Switch 2 on April 2, setting a price tag on the latest tech device and a preorder date of April 9. A few hours later, Trump imposed so-called reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, including Vietnam, where the new Switch is made.

Nintendo swiftly reversed course amid the unknown, announcing the decision to halt preorders on April 9 to “assess the potential impact on tariffs and evolving market condition,” according to Polygon, who was first to report the news. Trump later placed a 90-day pause on tariffs including Vietnam, but much is still unknown about how the delay will affect the Switch 2’s price.

Here’s what to know about when you can get your hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 in New Jersey, where to purchase it, how much it will be and why you might be able to get it sooner if you are a Nintendo Account holder.

When is the Nintendo Switch 2 release? Nintendo Switch 2 preorder

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5. The preorder date of April 9 was halted, and a new date has not been announced.

Registered Nintendo Account holders in the U.S. will get first dibs on purchasing the Switch 2 and its accessories from the official My Nintendo Store, according to Nintendo. A first batch of emailed invitations will go out on May 8 to registered Nintendo Account holders who meet certain criteria. Emails will then be “periodically” sent to eligible registrants until purchase of the console is open to all.

How much is the Nintendo Switch 2? See Nintendo Switch 2 accessories

The Nintendo Switch 2 will cost $449.99, and includes the console; Joy-Con 2 controllers, grip and straps; the Nintendo Switch 2 dock; an ultra-high-speed HDMI cable; an AC adapter; and a USB-C charging cable.

You can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 + “Mario Kart World” bundle for $499.00, which will only be available in limited quantities through the fall, although it could sell out sooner. It is unclear if the price will go up due to tariffs; an analysts told the New York Times it’s possible the cost of the Switch 2 could increase by as much as $100 if the Trump administration went ahead with tariffs.

Nintendo Switch 2 games

Brand new games for the Nintendo Switch 2 include the marquee launch exclusive, “Mario Kart World,” which can only be played on the upgraded Switch 2 system. Others include “Donkey Kong Bonanza,” “EA SPORTS Madden NFL” and “Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition.” Upgraded versions of original Nintendo Switch games include “Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV” and “Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.”

Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2

You can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 console, accessories and games at My Nintendo Store. The following retailers have indicated the Switch 2 is “coming soon” in stores and on their websites:

It will likely also be for sale at other retailers including Amazon, Macy’s and Kohl’s.

Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.