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 change was triggered by import tariffs introduced by President Trump, causing financial markets to plummet, and the ripple effect has now crossed into Canada. Nintendo Canada has confirmed that pre-orders in their region are also facing delays, dashing hopes of securing a console through cross-border family connections.
"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 echoes the announcement made to IGN by Nintendo of America on April 4, although the Canadian statement omits direct references to 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 timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged.
Despite the original pre-order date looming tomorrow, there's still no indication of when eager fans can start refreshing their browsers and checking their credit card details, leaving gamers in a state of uncertainty and worried about a potential price hike from the initially announced price of $449.99.
In other regions, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders went live in the UK today, with smaller retailers such as EE, GAME, and Smyths quickly selling out, and scalpers jumping on eBay to offer pre-orders for £500 ($639) or more, significantly above the retail price of £395.99 ($506).
For further details, take a look at everything announced at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, and our in-depth Nintendo Switch 2 interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen.
