"Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Delay Affects Canada Due to Tariffs"

Gamers worldwide let out a collective groan last week when the eagerly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date shifted from April 9 to an uncertain "we'll let you know later" due to import tariffs introduced by President Trump, which caused financial markets to tumble. This issue has crossed borders, with Nintendo Canada also announcing delays in pre-orders. So, if you were planning to secure your console through a cousin in Winnipeg, you'll need to rethink that strategy.

"Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada will not commence on April 9, 2025, 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 the future. The launch date of June 5, 2025 remains the same."

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91 ImagesThis echoes the statement Nintendo of America made to IGN on April 4, although the Canadian version omits direct mention of the new tariffs.

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not begin on April 9, 2025, as we evaluate the effects of tariffs and the shifting market dynamics. Nintendo will announce new timing soon. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unaffected.

With tomorrow marking the original pre-order launch, there's still no clear timeline on when gamers can start eagerly refreshing their browsers and checking their credit card details, leaving them in a state of uncertainty and worried about potential price hikes from the originally announced $449.99.

In other regions, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders kicked off in the UK today. Smaller retailers like EE, GAME, and Smyths sold out fast, and scalpers have already begun listing pre-orders on eBay for £500 ($639) or more, significantly higher than the retail price of £395.99 ($506).

For more details, explore everything unveiled at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, and don't miss our comprehensive interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen about the Nintendo Switch 2.