Gamers across Canada expressed frustration last week as the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date shifted from April 9 to an uncertain timeline following U.S. import tariffs imposed by President Trump, which disrupted financial markets and impacted plans across the border. Nintendo Canada confirmed that pre-orders are now delayed, dashing hopes of securing a console through retailers or even your cousin in Winnipeg.
“Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada will not begin on April 9, 2025, to align with the updated U.S. pre-order schedule,” Nintendo of Canada stated to Canadian tech outlet MobileSyrup.
“Nintendo will share further details later. The launch date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged.”
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This mirrors a statement from Nintendo of America to IGN on April 4, though the Canadian announcement omits specific mention of tariffs.
Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start on April 9, 2025, as we evaluate the impact of tariffs and shifting market dynamics. Nintendo will provide updated timing later. The launch date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged.
With the original pre-order date now passed, gamers are left waiting, anxiously refreshing browsers and double-checking credit card details, worried about a potential price hike from the originally announced $449.99.
In contrast, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders launched in the UK today, with smaller retailers like EE, GAME, and Smyths selling out quickly, while scalpers on eBay listed pre-orders for £500 ($639) or more, against the retail price of £395.99 ($506).
For more, explore all announcements from the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct and our exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 interview with Nintendo of America’s Bill Trinen.
