Summary

• Concerns arise regarding the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on the price of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
• Nintendo’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, reassures that the financial impact of these tariffs will likely be minimal.
• Details about the Switch 2’s price and launch date are expected to be shared during a Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa discussed the potential effects of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports on the forthcoming Switch 2. He noted that Nintendo consoles are not solely produced in China but also in countries like Vietnam and Cambodia. The Switch 2, which is set to succeed the original Switch, will include backward compatibility for most of the existing game library, alongside enhanced specifications.

Furukawa mentioned the new Joy-Con controllers may come with mouse-like features, potentially leading to innovative gameplay options that might benefit Nintendo in the long run. A Nintendo Direct will provide more information about the Switch 2 on April 2 at 9:00 AM Eastern.