Nintendo finally revealed Switch 2 pre-order dates for US

Modified Apr 11, 2025 11:17 GMT

Picture of Nintendo Switch 2 — Nintendo Switch 2 (Image via Nintendo)

Nintendo is offering the Switch 2 for pre-order in the UK, Australia, Japan, and other regions. The pre-orders were supposed to be available in the US as well, but unfortunately, Nintendo delayed them indefinitely after the US announced tariffs. The company has now revealed the new pre-order dates for the US and Canada, so you don't have to wait too long.

This article will provide more details about the Switch 2 pre-order dates for the US and Canada.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinions.

Switch 2 pre-order dates for US and Canada are now live

Nintendo Switch 2 box (Image via Nintendo)

The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders were supposed to go live on April 9, 2025, for all stores, including Amazon, the Nintendo Store, Walmart, Best Buy, and more. However, Nintendo delayed it to properly evaluate the impact of the US-China tariff war on the market. Some users even speculated that the tariffs would lead to a price increase, but that hasn't happened yet.

Nonetheless, Nintendo revealed that the first batch of Switch 2 pre-order invitations would start on May 8, 2025, in the US and Canada. The company will send more invites periodically after that day. Therefore, if you fail to pre-order the new handheld on May 8, you can try again. However, this is specifically for the Nintendo Store.

If you were hoping to secure a pre-order invite for Amazon, Walmart, or other stores, you may have to wait longer. Nintendo has yet to announce when other stores can begin pre-orders, but we are hoping it will be soon after the Nintendo Store pre-orders go live.

There are no changes to the release date as of this writing. The Nintendo Switch 2 will arrive on June 5, 2025.

What about Switch 2 pre-order dates for China?

As of writing, Switch 2 pre-order dates were only revealed for the US and Canada. The China pre-order dates are not available since Nintendo postponed it indefinitely.

About the author

Suraj Bhowal is a Gaming Tech writer at Sportskeeda whose content ranges from product comparisons to curated lists showcasing the best technological finds on the market. He is fascinated by the complex mechanisms that power games, and spends countless hours researching and learning about the latest advancements in hardware.

The B.Tech Computer Science Engineering graduate stumbled into writing during his college days. He spent 4 collective years honing his skills at 3rd Life, MonkHub, Transcurators, and NerdsChalk (NRDZ Pvt. Ltd.), but it was at Sportskeeda that he found the perfect avenue to delve into his passion for gaming tech.

Video games have been a constant presence in Suraj's life ever since he first got his hands on the classic Prince of Persia series. Today, he is a big Apex Legends fan, and keenly follows the Global Series, but he has no favorite organization just yet. However, he loves watching streams from professional players like Brandon "aceu" Winn and Phillip "ImperialHal" Dosen.

When not writing, Suraj enjoys watching movies and TV shows and building PCs for his loved ones. He also likes to unwind with music, ranging from Hollywood soundtracks to the soulful melodies of Rabindra Sangeet.

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