"Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Delay Affects Canada Due to Tariffs"

Gamers were left reeling 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 sent financial markets into a tailspin, and the ripple effects have crossed into Canada. Nintendo Canada has confirmed that pre-orders there are also on hold, dashing hopes of securing a console through cross-border family connections.

"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.," stated Nintendo of Canada in a release to the Canadian tech outlet MobileSyrup.

"Nintendo will share further details at a later time. The launch date remains firm for June 5, 2025."

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91 ImagesThis mirrors the statement Nintendo of America provided to IGN on April 4, although the Canadian announcement omits any direct reference to tariffs.

Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not begin on April 9, 2025, as Nintendo assesses the impact of tariffs and market fluctuations. An updated schedule will be announced later. The launch date remains set for June 5, 2025.

Despite the original pre-order date looming just around the corner, there's still no clarity on when eager fans can start their frantic browser refreshing and credit card number checks, leaving the gaming community in a state of uncertainty and worried about potential price hikes from the originally stated $449.99.

Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have already started in the UK, with smaller retailers such as EE, GAME, and Smyths quickly selling out. Scalpers have jumped on the opportunity, listing pre-orders on eBay for £500 ($639) or more, significantly above the official retail price of £395.99 ($506).

For more insights, don't miss all the exciting reveals from the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, and be sure to read our in-depth interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen about the Nintendo Switch 2.