Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Delay in Canada Due to Tariffs

Last week, gamers around the world let out a collective sigh of disappointment when the 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. The ripple effect of these tariffs has crossed borders, with Nintendo Canada confirming that pre-orders in their region are also facing delays. So, if you were planning to secure your console through a relative in Winnipeg, you might want to rethink your strategy.

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

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

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This statement echoes the one provided to IGN by Nintendo of America on April 4, although the Canadian version omits specific references to 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 the timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged.

Despite the original pre-order launch date being tomorrow, there's still no clarity on when gamers can start their pre-order attempts, leaving them in a state of uncertainty and worried about potential price increases from the initially announced price of $449.99.

In other news, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders went live in the UK today, with smaller retailers like EE, GAME, and Smyths quickly selling out. Scalpers have already taken to eBay, offering pre-orders at inflated prices of £500 ($639) or more, significantly higher than the retail price of £395.99 ($506).

For more details, take a look at everything announced at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, and don't miss our in-depth Nintendo Switch 2 interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen.