Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Date Spotted: Canadian Retailers List April 23, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Date Spotted: Canadian Retailers List April 23, 2025 Following the recent delay of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.S.

and Canada, Canadian gamers may finally have a date to look forward to.

As anticipation for Nintendo’s next-generation console continues to build, information from Canadian retailers has surfaced indicating an April 23, 2025 start date for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders—including a bundle with the new Mario Kart World title.

Background on Nintendo Switch 2 Delay and Pre-Order Strategy Earlier this month, Nintendo officially pushed back the pre-order date for its highly-anticipated Switch 2 console in North America.

The move left many fans in both the U.S.

and Canada uncertain about exactly when pre-sales would commence.

Nintendo explained the delay as a way to synchronize pre-order timing across different regions, stating that the decision was made "in order to align with the timing of pre-orders to be determined in the U.S." On April 15, 2025, reliable industry insider billbil-kun reported on Bluesky social media that certain Canadian retailers had listed April 23, 2025 as the scheduled launch date for Switch 2 pre-orders in Canada.

According to billbil-kun’s post, both the standard Nintendo Switch 2 console and the Mario Kart World bundle are included in this rollout: "Based on information from select Canadian retailers, Nintendo Switch 2 console and bundle pre-orders are expected to start on April 23, 2025, specifically in Canada.

The date may change, and there is currently no confirmation for the U.S.

market as of now.

Updates will be shared if this schedule is adjusted," billbil-kun relayed in their announcement. No Official Word from Nintendo – U.S.

Pre-Orders Still Pending Despite these retailer listings, Nintendo has not issued any official statement confirming the April 23 date for either the U.S.

or Canadian markets.

Likewise, there has been no information regarding potential pricing adjustments for the Switch 2 or its bundles.

To date, no price changes have been communicated, and the specifics for U.S.

pre-orders remain unresolved. Nintendo’s most recent guidance emphasized coordinating North American pre-orders and highlighted that “the timing of pre-orders in the U.S.

will be announced at a later date.” If Canadian retailers are indeed preparing for an April 23 start, it stands to reason that a similar timeline may soon apply to U.S.

consumers. Anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 Games and Features Alongside the console, the Mario Kart World bundle is expected to be a key draw for early adopters.

Nintendo has confirmed that Switch 2 Enhanced Games—when purchased physically—will include the entire game and any Switch 2 upgrades on a single cartridge, streamlining the experience for fans. In addition, Nintendo continues to fuel speculation on future Switch 2 titles and compatibility.

For example, the company recently reiterated that classics like Wind Waker HD are still under consideration for the upgraded hardware. North American fans are eagerly awaiting official confirmation as Nintendo continues to refine its release schedule.

For now, those interested in securing a Nintendo Switch 2 should mark April 23, 2025 on their calendars and stay tuned to verified Nintendo news channels and the eShop for the latest updates.

As always, make sure to verify pre-order dates directly with authorized retailers to avoid disappointment. Stay with us for more breaking Nintendo Switch 2 news and in-depth coverage of upcoming hardware, game releases, and industry developments.

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