Recent information suggests U.S. gamers might finally be able to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 very soon. According to a leak from Deal Labs’ Billbil-kun on Bluesky, retailers in the United States are preparing for pre-orders to begin on either April 21 or April 30. Canadian retailers reportedly have April 23 marked as their date.
I’ve been following this situation closely since Nintendo put pre-orders on indefinite hold in the U.S. and Canada. This delay was caused by tariff issues, specifically a 10% tariff on products from Vietnam, where many Switch 2 consoles are being manufactured.
Tariff Complications
The tariff situation remains complicated. President Trump recently made comments after a meeting between Vietnam and China, accusing both countries of trying to disadvantage the United States. This political situation continues to impact Nintendo’s rollout plans.
Launch Still On Track
Despite these pre-order complications, Nintendo maintains the Switch 2 will still launch on June 5 as originally planned. This suggests they’re working to navigate the tariff challenges without delaying the actual product release.
While this information comes from a leaker with a solid track record, I recommend some caution. Nintendo itself may not have finalized these dates, meaning retailers could be working with tentative information. The rapidly changing tariff situation might force additional adjustments to the schedule.
For eager gamers who’ve been waiting through this delay, next week could finally bring the pre-order opportunity many have been hoping for.
