Switch 2 pre-orders were supposed to begin on April 9. No longer. In an unprecedented move, Nintendo announced on Friday that it’s halting pre-orders for its upcoming $450 hardware launch because of new tariffs in the U.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is on the way with an official release date of June 5. However, you can make preorders starting on Wednesday, April 9, to get your hands on the coveted new console. As we expected, Walmart, Target, GameStop and Best Buy have already revealed that they will have the Nintendo Switch 2 in stock.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 9, but ahead of that, pre-orders will kick off in the US and Canada next week on Wednesday, April 9. Here’s a roundup of how you can pre-order your Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada.

Amazon is now taking Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invite registrations. You'll need to hit the "Request Invite" button on the page to put your name in the hat, but doing so doesn't guarantee a pre-order or even a slot in the first wave. It is a necessary step to getting into the mix at all, though.

We got a first look at the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know. From new hardware to exciting features to potential drawbacks, we’re sharing what we love,