Due to concerns about tariffs, Nintendo has set a &#34;high price&#34; for the Switch 2, which not only serves as a price signal in the gaming industry but also indicates that industries worldwide, especially those reliant on trade, will face upward price pressures.
According to media reports on April 3, the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will be launched on June 5, with a price tag of up to $449.99. This price is already approaching the upper limit of analysts' expectations, and Trump's tariff threats are posing a potential impact on future sales expectations in the gaming industry.
In addition to the console price, the new Mario Kart game priced at $80 also indicates that the impact of tariffs has spread throughout the entire ecosystem, affecting not only hardware costs but also driving up software pricing. The core of this pricing strategy lies not only in preparing for supply chain risks but also suggests that in the coming years, the stability and cost of the supply chain will become significant challenges faced by the gaming industry and the broader consumer goods sector. Japanese gaming expert Serkan Toto stated:
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This price indicates that Nintendo is building a buffer to cope with the potential impact of tariffs on the supply chain.
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To address potential trade barriers, Nintendo began actively adjusting its production layout during Trump's first term as president, reducing reliance on production in a single market. Now, Nintendo has shipped hundreds of thousands of Switch 2 units from its factory in Vietnam to the United States.
<h2>Lack of Innovation: Can the Switch 2 Achieve Greatness Again?</h2>
As one of the few pure gaming companies, Nintendo relies on the sales of its consoles and iconic game series like Mario and Zelda. If the high-price strategy succeeds, it may encourage more companies to adopt similar approaches; conversely, it may indicate that consumers have limited tolerance for price increases in an environment of high inflation.
Although the price of the Switch 2 has been clarified, the innovations it brings may not fully meet market expectations. The Switch 2 features a 7.9-inch LCD screen, 256GB of internal storage, and new chat and video functions, but these upgrades, according to Serkan Toto, seem more &#34;incremental&#34; rather than &#34;revolutionary.&#34;
The original Switch has sold over 150 million units to date. This $300 device, released eight years ago as the world's first hybrid handheld and home console, completely transformed the gaming industry.
For investors, the success or failure of the Switch 2 will directly impact Nintendo's stock performance

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The Switch 2 gaming console will be released on June 5, with a price of up to $449.99. This price is already close to the upper limit of analysts' expectations, and Trump's tariff threats are posing a potential impact on future sales expectations in the gaming industry

- Nintendo has set a high price of $449.99 for the upcoming Switch 2, reflecting concerns over tariffs and signaling potential price increases across trade-dependent industries.  
- The pricing strategy, which includes an $80 Mario Kart game, indicates that tariff impacts are affecting both hardware and software costs, highlighting future supply chain challenges.  
- As Nintendo adjusts its production to mitigate trade barriers, the success of Switch 2 will significantly influence its stock performance and could set a precedent for pricing strategies in the gaming industry.