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Canadian gamers eager to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 will have to wait a little longer than expected. Nintendo Canada announced a delay in pre-orders, which were originally planned for April 9. In a statement to MobileSyrup, Nintendo explained that they want to align Canadian pre-order timings with those in the U.S. An exact new date hasn’t been provided, but rest assured, the console’s launch is still set for June 5, 2025.
This announcement closely follows an earlier delay affecting U.S. pre-orders. Last Friday, Nintendo cited the need to evaluate “the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions,” which could significantly influence pricing in America. The tariffs in question, applied by the U.S. on imports from countries like China and Vietnam, are significant because the Switch 2 is manufactured there.
Given the current trade tensions between the U.S. and China, it makes sense these tariffs might result in higher costs for the Switch 2 in American markets. As for Canada, the reasons for their delay seem less connected to tariffs and more about maintaining sync with their southern neighbors. Nintendo hinted at the importance of coordinating pre-order schedules across North America but didn’t delve deeply into specifics. One could speculate they aim to prevent issues like Canadians ordering through other channels to dodge tariffs or simply to keep everything fair and even-handed across the continent.
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