Earlier this week we reported on the Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-orders being held back due to the new tariff’s enforced by President Trump. Originally the pre-orders for the US and Canada were suppose to open up on April 9th.
According to Nintendo’s website, May 8th of 2025 is when US and Canada will start to receive the “First Batch” of invitations. There is still no news on if the price will change from its original $449.99 price tag.
In an interview with GamesRader+, analyst David Cole spoke on what Nintendo might or might not due when it concerns its price tag. He speculated that Nintendo will stick to its $449.99 price tag with the belief that the decision “was reached with the threat of tariffs already looming.”.
More information as to when Nintendo players will recieve notice to pre-order is listed below. As found on Nintendo’s How to Buy page.
When you will be notified
- Nintendo Account holders in the US and Canada who are at least 18 years old are eligible to register.
- The first batch of invitations will go out starting May 8, 2025, with additional batches of invitation emails sent periodically until purchasing on My Nintendo Store is opened to everyone.
- Initial invitation emails will be delivered on a first-come, first-serve basis to eligible registrants who meet the priority criteria. Invitees will have 72 hours from the time when the email is sent to complete their purchase.
- Priority requirements are as follows: As of 4/2/2025, (i) you must have been the one who purchased any Nintendo Switch Online membership, (ii) you must have had any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for a minimum of 12 months, and (iii) you must have opted in to share gameplay data and have at least 50 hours total gameplay hours.
