Its entirely because the value of the dollar has gone down. Inflation has happened for decades, but we've seen a noticeable, sharp rise post 2020. $50 in 2005 is worth as much as $82 today according to the inflation calculator.
Nope, they did not. They're sticking with the original release date
>24% tariff on goods from Japan
There are currently 10% tariffs in place for baseline goods, such as the Switch 2. The 24% rate was announced, but "paused" for 90 days. The USA and Japan will likely come up with some sort of trade deal before that pause ends.
Also keep in mind that the prices have risen in the EU as well. Games are also rising to 80 euros despite VAT being constant at 25% for decades. This is because the Euro has seen heavy inflation since Covid as well.