Toronto, April 8, 2025 — Canadian gamers eager to lock in their Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will have to wait a little longer. Nintendo has officially postponed pre-orders in Canada, scrapping the initially scheduled April 9 start. The move comes as part of a broader strategy to synchronize with the United States, where pre-orders have also been delayed.
Despite the pre-order hiccup, the highly anticipated console’s release date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged.
Sources indicate that the decision stems from concerns about cross-border purchasing behavior. Nintendo is looking to prevent American buyers from scooping up Canadian stock, driven by potential price differences and import tariffs. The Switch 2 is priced at $629.99 CAD in Canada, with first-party game titles expected to exceed $100 CAD—making it a possible bargain for U.S. shoppers amid currency fluctuations.
The postponement is intended to ensure fair access for Canadian consumers, but it’s already sparked frustration among fans north of the border. Many have voiced disappointment online, especially given the lack of a new pre-order date and fears of limited launch-day availability.
Nintendo has yet to confirm when pre-orders in Canada will resume, leaving fans in limbo. For now, all eyes remain on the June launch, with gamers hoping that Nintendo’s cross-border strategy will pay off—without leaving Canadians out in the cold.