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

Gamers let out a collective groan last week when the eagerly awaited Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date shifted from April 9 to an indefinite "who knows when?" This change came after President Trump's import tariffs caused financial markets to tumble, and the ripple effects have crossed borders. Nintendo Canada has confirmed that pre-orders in their region are also delayed, so forget about trying to secure one through your cousin 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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91 ImagesThis mirrors the announcement made to IGN by Nintendo of America on April 4, though the Canadian statement omits any specific mention of 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.

As the original pre-order date looms tomorrow, there's still no indication of when fans can begin their frantic browser refreshing and credit card checks, leaving gamers in a state of uncertainty and worried about potential price hikes from the initially announced $449.99.

In other countries, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have already started in the UK, with smaller retailers such as EE, GAME, and Smyths selling out rapidly. Scalpers have taken to eBay, offering pre-orders for £500 ($639) or more, far above the official retail price of £395.99 ($506).

For more details, take a look at everything revealed at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct and our in-depth interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen on the Nintendo Switch 2.