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

Gamers across North America 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 sudden change was triggered by import tariffs introduced by President Trump, which sent financial markets into a tailspin, and the ripple effects have crossed the border. Nintendo Canada confirmed that preorders in their region are also delayed, dashing hopes of securing a console through a friendly relative in Winnipeg.

"Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada will not start on April 9, 2025, in order to align with the timing of pre-orders to be determined in the U.S.," Nintendo of Canada stated 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 statement echoes what Nintendo of America told IGN on April 4, although the Canadian announcement omits specific mention of 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 the timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged.

With tomorrow marking the original pre-order launch, there's still no clear indication of when fans can start eagerly 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 initially announced price of $449.99.

Meanwhile, in other parts of the world, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders commenced in the UK today. Smaller retailers like EE, GAME, and Smyths saw their stocks vanish quickly, with scalpers jumping onto eBay to sell their pre-orders for £500 ($639) or more, significantly higher than the retail price of £395.99 ($506).

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