According to a statement released by Nintendo Canada to MobileSyrup, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch in Canada will be delayed beyond the intended date of April 9.
The statement from Nintendo of Canada mentioned that pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will not begin on April 9, 2025, in order to synchronize with the pre-order timing to be determined in the U.S. Updated information will be provided at a later date, while the launch date of June 5, 2025, remains unchanged.
This delay in Canada follows a similar delay experienced by American Nintendo fans, attributed to the need to evaluate the potential impact of tariffs and changing market conditions. The tariffs imposed by the USA on countries like China and Vietnam, where the Switch 2 is manufactured, could lead to higher prices for consumers.
The reason for aligning pre-order timings with the U.S. was not explicitly stated, but it could be to prevent consumers from using Canadian middlemen services to avoid additional costs or to maintain consistency across North America.
If you are a Canadian consumer expecting to pre-order a Switch 2, share your thoughts on this development and how it may affect your plans.
