Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are now live globally. However, customers in Canada won’t be able to pre-order the newly announced gaming console. The Canadian unit of the Japanese gaming company has confirmed that pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 have been paused in the country which was previously scheduled for an April 9 start date. Its important to note that the company said that the console’s June 5 launch date remains unchanged.
In a statement to Candian publication MobileSyrup, Nintendo of Canada said: “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 US. Nintendo will provide updated information at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.”
Retailers like Walmart Canada and GameStop have also shared updates confirming the Switch 2 pre-order delays, MobileSyrup reports.
This comes after Nintendo paused Switch 2 pre-orders in the US last week after President Donald Trump announced the latest tariffs. The company explained that the delay was announced in US in “order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.” At that time, Nintendo didn’t mention anything about the same for Canada at that time. However, customers in other countries like UK and Australia can start pre-ordering the console.
Nintendo Switch to launch on June 5: What we know so far
Nintendo officially unveiled the Switch 2 during its latest Direct event and global media preview on April 2. At the event, the company revealed the console’s design, software lineup, price tag, and release date.
However, just hours later, US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on countries including China and Vietnam—key regions where Nintendo manufactures its hardware—leaving many uncertain about the company’s next steps.
Pre-orders in the U.S. and Canada have yet to open, and official pricing for Switch 2 games and accessories is still pending. Nintendo has confirmed a “variable pricing” model, with titles like Mario Kart World priced at US$79.99 and Donkey Kong Bananza at US$69.99.
In a statement to Candian publication MobileSyrup, Nintendo of Canada said: “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 US. Nintendo will provide updated information at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.”
Retailers like Walmart Canada and GameStop have also shared updates confirming the Switch 2 pre-order delays, MobileSyrup reports.
This comes after Nintendo paused Switch 2 pre-orders in the US last week after President Donald Trump announced the latest tariffs. The company explained that the delay was announced in US in “order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.” At that time, Nintendo didn’t mention anything about the same for Canada at that time. However, customers in other countries like UK and Australia can start pre-ordering the console.
Nintendo Switch to launch on June 5: What we know so far
Nintendo officially unveiled the Switch 2 during its latest Direct event and global media preview on April 2. At the event, the company revealed the console’s design, software lineup, price tag, and release date.
However, just hours later, US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on countries including China and Vietnam—key regions where Nintendo manufactures its hardware—leaving many uncertain about the company’s next steps.
Pre-orders in the U.S. and Canada have yet to open, and official pricing for Switch 2 games and accessories is still pending. Nintendo has confirmed a “variable pricing” model, with titles like Mario Kart World priced at US$79.99 and Donkey Kong Bananza at US$69.99.
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