Canadian Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date revealed in leak from insider as U.S. gamers await news
The Switch 2 pre-order date for Canadians was originally April 9th, before Nintendo announced a delay. Coinciding with new Trump administration's tariffs, Canadian gamers felt annoyed since it wasn't their government's policy. Nintendo explained it was coordinating the console's release between the two countries. Regardless, respected leaker billbil-kun now claims pre-orders in Canada will begin on April 23rd.
Billbil-kun has been on a roll with predicting announcements for games, including Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. However, he warns that the Switch 2 pre-order date is subject to change. His source is a retailer, and stores often supply unreliable Switch 2 leaks. On the day of the Nintendo Direct, a Canadian Best Buy posted a blog story with an April 2nd pre-order date. That claim proved incorrect, and the site removed the article.
Billbil-kun also has posted conflicting reports for U.S. gamers. He has heard from North American retailers hinting at April 21st or 30th, depending on the store. A recent investigation into a Target store's backend showed an April 30th date, but it's likely a placeholder. Some gamers hope the April 17th Mario Kart World Direct will provide an update. Meanwhile, pre-orders in countries including the UK and Australia are ongoing.
Another concern for North American gamers is the Nintendo Switch 2 price. Following massive Trump Tariffs imposed on China, Sony raised the cost of its console in some regions. Nintendo has tried to insulate itself from import fees by moving some of its manufacturing to Vietnam. A large quantity of Nintendo's handheld has already shipped to the U.S. from the nation. Sadly, Nikkei Asia believes that may not be enough to avoid future Switch 2 price hikes.
