Gamers were left reeling last week when the eagerly awaited Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date shifted from April 9 to an indefinite "who knows when?" This change came in the wake of import tariffs introduced by President Trump, which caused financial markets to plummet, and the ripple effect has now crossed into Canada. Nintendo Canada has confirmed that pre-orders in their region are also postponed, dashing hopes of securing a console through a relative in Winnipeg.
"Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada will not commence on April 9, 2025, to synchronize with the yet-to-be-determined pre-order schedule in the U.S.," Nintendo of Canada stated to the Canadian tech publication MobileSyrup.
"Nintendo will release updated information at a future date. The launch date remains June 5, 2025."
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This statement mirrors the one provided to IGN by Nintendo of America on April 4, although the Canadian announcement omits any direct reference to the new tariffs.
Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not begin on April 9, 2025, as Nintendo assesses the potential impact of tariffs and the shifting market landscape. Nintendo will provide updated timing information later. The launch date remains set for June 5, 2025.
With the original pre-order date just around the corner, there's still no indication of when fans can start frantically refreshing their browsers and verifying their credit card details, leaving gamers in a state of uncertainty and worried about potential price hikes from the initially announced price of $449.99.
In other regions, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have already begun in the UK, with smaller outlets like EE, GAME, and Smyths quickly selling out. Scalpers have taken to eBay, listing pre-orders for £500 ($639) or higher, a significant markup from the official retail price of £395.99 ($506).
For further details, explore everything announced at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, and don't miss our in-depth interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen about the Nintendo Switch 2.
