Gamers worldwide let out a collective groan last week when the eagerly anticipated 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. The ripple effect has crossed borders, with Nintendo Canada confirming that pre-orders are also delayed in their region, 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, in order to synchronize with the timing of pre-orders, which remains to be determined in the U.S.," stated Nintendo of Canada in a release to the 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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This statement echoes one given to IGN by Nintendo of America on April 4, although the Canadian version does not specifically reference the new tariffs.
Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start on April 9, 2025, as Nintendo assesses the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will update the timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged.
Despite the original pre-order launch date being tomorrow, there's still no clear indication of when gamers 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 on the initially announced price of $449.99.
In other regions, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have already started in the UK, with smaller retailers like EE, GAME, and Smyths quickly selling out. Scalpers have taken to eBay, offering pre-orders at £500 ($639) or more, significantly higher than 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 extensive Nintendo Switch 2 interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen.
