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Nintendo delays Switch 2 preorders

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The Verge |
Nintendo revealed the Switch 2 on Tuesday — the same day President Donald Trump announced far-reaching tariffs affecting a number of US trade partners.
U.S. News & World Report |
Nintendo's Switch 2 is bigger and better than its predecessor of eight years past as the video game developer pushes to bring its brand into “a new era" where social experiences are at the forefront.
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The company just revealed details of the hotly anticipated Switch 2 two days ago, saying it would sell for $449.99.

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