Delayed Switch 2 US pre-orders will reportedly start next week, depending on retailer

It seems some retailers in the US will open up Switch 2 pre-orders as soon as next week. Earlier this month, Nintendo made the unprecedented decision to delay its Switch 2 pre-orders in both the US and Canada , stating this was "in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions". Pre-orders in both countries were initially planned to go live on 9th April.

Nintendo did not give details as to when it expected to open pre-orders following this decision, merely stating it would update timings "at a later date". However, the ever-reliable Billbill-kun of Dealabs has now said Switch 2 pre-orders in the US will begin soon, with some retailers starting next week. According to Billbill-kun, pre-orders for Switch 2 consoles will go live on either 21st April or 30th April, "depending on retailer".



They did not specifically mention any outlet by name. Additionally, Billbill-kun reports pre-orders for Switch 2 accessories such as the Pro controller will kick off on 30th April. Eurogamer has messaged Nintendo for further information.

Yesterday, Billbill-kun reported that Canadian Switch 2 pre-orders could start from 23rd April . 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸 Through some US retailers, I've found conflicting data for pre-order start date of NS2 Hardware: For Switch 2 Consoles: 📅 Apr 21 or Apr 30 depending on retailer For accessories like Switch 2 Pro controller, 📅 Apr 30 I'll keep you updated for any data change pic.twitter.

com/4rPThyZRBz — billbil-kun (@billbil_kun) April 15, 2025 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Earlier this month, Nintendo of America boss Doug Bowser said the US administration's trade tariffs - which had heavily impacted some of the company's key manufacturing locations around the world - had posed a "challenge" for the company, and was something Nintendo was "going to have to address" . Despite a temporary pause on some tariffs since then, the situation has remained uncertain amid confusing messaging around potential electronics exceptions .

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