The excitement surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 is intense, but fans in Canada will have to hit pause on their pre-order plans. Initially, it will kick off at 12:01 AM ET on April 9; these pre-orders have been unexpectedly delayed at the last minute. This is a minor hiccup; it could affect many eager gamers looking forward to getting their hands on the new console.
As reported by MobileSyrup, Nintendo has confirmed this decision, stating that they want to align Canadian pre-orders with those planned for the U.S. The launch date remains unchanged and is still set for June 5, 2025.
Nintendo’s official message was clear: “Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada will not start on April 9, 2025, to align with the timing of pre-orders to be determined in the U.S. Nintendo will provide updated information at a later date.” For context, this announcement echoes a similar statement from last week when the company delayed pre-orders across the United States due to various factors.
The system’s base price is $629 CAD, while the Mario Kart World Bundle is $699 CAD. Whether pricing changes are forthcoming remains uncertain.
