Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Delay Affects Canada Due to Tariffs
- By Olivia
- May 04,2025
Gamers were hit with a wave of disappointment last week when the Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date shifted from April 9 to an uncertain "who knows when?" This delay was triggered by import tariffs introduced by President Trump, which sent financial markets into a tailspin. The ripple effect has crossed borders, with Nintendo Canada confirming that their pre-order schedule is also affected, dashing hopes of securing a console through connections in Winnipeg.
"Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada will not start on April 9, 2025, to align with the timing of pre-orders to be determined in the U.S.," stated Nintendo of Canada 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 mirrors the announcement made to IGN by Nintendo of America on April 4, although the Canadian statement omits any specific mention of the new tariffs.
Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start on April 9, 2025, to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged.
As the original pre-order date looms, there's still no clarity on when fans can begin the frantic process of refreshing their browsers and verifying their credit card details. This leaves gamers in a state of limbo, worried about potential price hikes on the initially announced $449.99.
Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have already commenced 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 higher than the retail price of £395.99 ($506).
For more insights, explore everything announced at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct and our extensive Nintendo Switch 2 interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen.
