Nintendo postpones Switch 2 preorders in Canada after US delay

In simpler terms, Nintendo has delayed the start of Switch 2 pre-sales in Canada so that the launch dates match those in the United States.

On April 2, 2025, further information about the Switch 2 was disclosed. This included the release date, its pricing, and the timing of when pre-orders would become available for eager fans wanting to reserve their console.

The planned preorders for the United States, initially scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, have been indefinitely delayed by Nintendo. This move comes as they evaluate the potential effects of newly imposed tariffs on imports, which were established by President Trump.

Currently, Nintendo has decided to delay pre-orders in Canada to match the release schedule in the United States.

Nintendo postpones Canada Switch 2 preorders

Nintendo of Canada disclosed the reason for delaying preorders in Canada, as reported by MobileSyrup.

A Nintendo of Canada representative announced that pre-ordering for the Nintendo Switch 2 won’t commence on April 9, 2025; instead, it will coincide with the yet-to-be-determined U.S. pre-order timing.

Similar to the postponement of pre-orders in the U.S., Nintendo Canada has assured that the release date for Switch 2 on June 5, 2025 remains unchanged despite this adjustment.

Due to delays caused by tariff issues in the United States, we’re adjusting the shipping dates for the first two Canadian pre-orders to match the new U.S. dates.

— TopMob (@TopMob) April 8, 2025

Since the April 2nd announcement, Nintendo has been regularly providing updates about the upcoming Switch 2 hardware. On April 7th, it was disclosed that the new Joy-Con 2 controllers will not utilize hall effect joysticks in order to address the stick drift problems that were common with the original console’s controllers.

They’ve additionally disclosed that the flavor on Switch 2 game cartridges will persist, serving as a deterrent for young kids from inadvertently consuming them due to their unpleasant taste.

Regarding the details inside, we’ll need to hear from Nintendo about their upcoming next-generation hybrid console for more information. Notably, Nvidia has hinted at using DLSS and Ray Tracing technologies to enhance performance, potentially putting the Switch 2 on par with a top-tier graphics card.

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2025-04-08 19:49