Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Delay Affects Canada

Gamers were left reeling last week when the Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date shifted from April 9 to an uncertain future, following import tariffs introduced by President Trump that rocked financial markets. The ripple effect has now reached Canada, with Nintendo Canada confirming that pre-orders there are also postponed. So, if you were planning to secure your console through a relative in Winnipeg, it's time to rethink your strategy.

"Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada will not start on April 9, 2025, in order to align with the timing of pre-orders to be determined in the U.S.," Nintendo of Canada stated to Canadian tech site MobileSyrup.

"Nintendo will provide updated information at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged."

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91 ImagesThis echoes the statement Nintendo of America provided to IGN on April 4, although the Canadian announcement omits any specific mention of the new tariffs.

Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start on April 9, 2025, in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged.

With the original pre-order launch date of tomorrow now out of the picture, gamers are left in limbo, anxiously awaiting news on when they can start pre-ordering and worrying about potential price hikes beyond the initially announced $449.99.

Meanwhile, in other parts of the world, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have already gone live in the UK. Retailers like EE, GAME, and Smyths have seen their stock vanish quickly, with scalpers now listing pre-orders on eBay for £500 ($639) or more, well above the official retail price of £395.99 ($506).

For further insights, dive into everything announced at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct and our in-depth interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen about the Nintendo Switch 2.