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Nintendo cancels Switch 2 pre-orders in more regions

In the wake of new tariffs put in place by Donald Trump, Nintendo quickly announced that pre-orders for the much-anticipated Switch 2 would be delayed in the USA. Unfortunately, as with many US actions, these tariffs are impacting the global economy as a whole. In response, Nintendo has now announced further delays across more regions.

In the immediacy following the Nintendo Switch 2 showcase, the console manufacturer announced that the previously-stated pre-order date of the 9th of April would not go live in the US, claiming their need to “assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.”

Switch 2 Pre-orders

With these assessments seemingly having concluded, Nintendo has decided to put a hold on pre-orders in other regions too, with the publication MobileSyrup receiving confirmation that Canada too is being impacted by these indefinite delays. According to Nintendo:

“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.”

Given the current instability, it would not be surprising if all pre-orders were to eventually be put on hold. We will have to wait and see, but whether it was fate or just bad luck, Nintendo Switch 2 is off to a rather concerning start.

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