Nintendo Switch 2 Tariff Pre-Order Delay Hits Canada Too

Gamers around the world were hit with a wave of disappointment 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 new import tariffs introduced by President Trump, which caused turmoil in financial markets and affected plans across borders. Nintendo Canada has confirmed that pre-orders in Canada are also facing delays, dashing hopes of securing a unit through cross-border connections.

"Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada will not commence on April 9, 2025, as we align with the timing to be determined in the U.S.," stated Nintendo of Canada in a release to the Canadian tech site MobileSyrup.

"Nintendo will share updated information at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 remains unchanged."

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91 ImagesThis echoes the statement Nintendo of America gave to IGN on April 4, though the Canadian announcement omits specific references to the new tariffs.

Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start on April 9, 2025, as we assess the potential impact of tariffs and changing market conditions. Nintendo will provide updated timing later. The launch date of June 5, 2025 remains firm.

Although tomorrow was initially set for pre-orders to begin, there's still no concrete information on when eager fans can start refreshing their browsers and verifying their credit card details, leaving gamers in a state of uncertainty and worried about a potential price hike from the originally announced $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, leading to scalpers listing pre-orders on eBay for £500 ($639) or more, significantly above the official retail price of £395.99 ($506).

For more details, explore everything announced at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, and read our in-depth Nintendo Switch 2 interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen.