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The US government has decided not to include personal computers and mobile phones in the list of goods subject to new import tariffs. However, game consoles, unfortunately, were not included in this exception. This means that Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo will face additional costs for selling their devices in the United States (at least for the time being).
The new Switch 2 will cost customers $590 instead of $450
Former president of Sony Interactive Entertainment Shawn Layden suggested that Nintendo could afford to raise the price of Switch 2 games to $80 due to exclusivity, as Mario, Donkey Kong, and Zelda are not available anywhere else.
Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be released on 5 June, but the high prices for the console and its games have caused a wave of discussion among gamers. Representatives of the company explain why Nintendo keeps its prices high and how it is related to their approach to product quality.
Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America, believes that Hidetaka Miyazaki's decision to release The Duskbloods exclusively for Switch 2 shows his confidence in the console's capabilities.
Nintendo has officially stated that the initial pricing of the new Switch 2 console did not take into account the previous US trade tariffs. However, the recent imposition of new tariffs by the administration of President Donald Trump is forcing the company to reconsider its strategy.
It seems that the magical world of Disney Illusion Island, which was previously only available on Nintendo Switch, will soon be available on PlayStation5. Eagle-eyed players have spotted the game's page on the PS Store via PSDeals.net, which hints at an official announcement soon.
For $10.
Nintendo continues its tradition of protecting users from unintentional swallowing of cartridges. As with the previous model, Switch 2 cartridges are coated with a highly unpleasant taste that makes you spit them out immediately.
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida shared his impressions of the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation. In an interview with MinnMax, he noted that he expected more announcements of new games.
Nintendo has officially confirmed that the Switch 2 console will not have a general achievement system similar to that of the PlayStation and Xbox. Instead, the decision to implement achievements is left to the discretion of individual game developers.
Nintendo justifies the set price of $80 for Mario Kart World for Switch 2 by referring to the amount of content and value of the game. Bill Trinen, a representative of the company, noted that pricing is based on an individual assessment of each game and its content.
Passions have not yet cooled down after the Nintendo Switch 2 unveiling, and smart buyers are already cashing in on the hype. After the launch of pre-orders for the new console, many retailers sold out of their stocks in no time, and now ads for Switch 2 at inflated prices are flooding eBay.
US President Donald Trump's recent decisions to impose new import duties caused a significant drop in shares of leading Japanese video game companies such as Sony and Nintendo. In particular, Sony's shares fell by 10% and Nintendo's by 7% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Buyers of the new edition will receive an exclusive set of cosmetic items and weapons
