Nintendo says it’s not starting US Switch 2 pre-orders yet as it assesses tariffs and market conditions [update: Canada delayed]

April 4: Nintendo has issued a statement about Switch 2 pre-orders in the United States, noting that they have been delayed. Reservations have not started since the company is evaluating “the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.”

Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 were set to begin stateside on April 2. Now, however, that has been pushed back to an unspecified date, though the console remains on track for June 5. Meanwhile, pre-order have opened in some other regions – and many have already sold out.

The full statement regarding the delay of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the United States are as follows:

“Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.”

Nintendo Switch 2 is, at least currently, planned to cost $450. Games could go as high as $80, with Mario Kart World going for that amount currently. As of now it’s unclear if there will be any changes to hardware or software pricing, but we’ll certainly keep you updated. There’s much more Nintendo Switch 2 news to be found here.

April 8: Nintendo has now announced that it’s delaying Switch 2 pre-orders in Canada to match the U.S. Read the full statement below.

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 U.S. Nintendo will provide updated information at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.