Switch 2 US and Canada Pre-Orders May Finally Begin Soon
Fans in the US and Canada have been waiting to pre-order the new Nintendo Switch 2, and now it looks like that wait might be almost over. According to a trusted source, pre-orders for the upcoming console could begin as early as next week.
Earlier this month, Nintendo surprised everyone by delaying Switch 2 pre-orders in both the US and Canada. They were supposed to begin on April 9, but Nintendo said it needed more time “in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.“
Nintendo didn’t say when the new pre-order date would be. They only promised to share more information “at a later date.” Now, reliable leaker Billbil-kun from Dealabs says US pre-orders could begin as early as April 21 or April 30, depending on the store.
They didn’t name specific retailers. They also said Switch 2 accessories like the Pro controller will be available to pre-order starting April 30.
Nintendo hasn’t officially confirmed these dates yet. Eurogamer has reached out to the company for more details.
In Canada, the story is very similar. Pre-orders were also delayed at the last minute, just a day before they were supposed to begin. Nintendo said this was “in order to align with the timing of pre-orders to be determined in the US.”
Now, Billbil-kun says Canadian pre-orders could begin soon as well. “From what I can see through some Canadian retailers,” they wrote on social media, “Nintendo Switch 2 console & bundle pre-orders should start from 23rd April, 2025. Date subject to change. Can’t confirm if it’s the same for US.”
The delays seem to be tied to trade tariffs from the US government. Doug Bowser, president of Nintendo of America, said earlier this month that these tariffs have been a “challenge” for the company. “It’s something we’re going to have to address,” he added.
Although some of the tariffs were paused for now, there’s still a lot of confusion about what will happen next. One major analytics group said Nintendo will likely stick with the $450 launch price for the Switch 2 in the US. But they warned that, because of the tariffs, prices could go up by 20% in the next two years.
Nintendo isn’t the only company worried. The Entertainment Software Association also warned that the tariffs will “have a real and detrimental impact” on the video game industry overall.
For now, it looks like Switch 2 pre-orders could finally be starting soon—but exactly when depends on where you live and which store you use. Fans in both the US and Canada should keep an eye out next week.
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