Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Delay in 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 caused a ripple effect across financial markets, impacting plans beyond the U.S. borders. Nintendo Canada has also confirmed delays in pre-orders, dashing hopes of securing a unit through a cross-border purchase.

"Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada will not commence on April 9, 2025, as we aim 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 updated information in due time. The launch date remains set for June 5, 2025."

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91 ImagesThis statement echoes what Nintendo of America conveyed to IGN on April 4, albeit the Canadian version omits specific references to the new tariffs.

Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will be postponed from April 9, 2025, to evaluate the effects of tariffs and the shifting market dynamics. Nintendo will announce revised timings later. The launch on June 5, 2025, remains firm.

Although the original pre-order launch was slated for tomorrow, there's still no clarity on when fans can finally start their pre-order attempts, leaving gamers in a state of uncertainty and anxious about potential price hikes from the originally stated price of $449.99.

In other parts of the world, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have commenced in the UK, with smaller outlets like EE, GAME, and Smyths quickly selling out. Scalpers have already begun listing pre-orders on eBay for as much as £500 ($639), significantly higher than the official retail price of £395.99 ($506).

For further details, explore all the announcements from the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, and don't miss our comprehensive interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen about the Nintendo Switch 2.