When and where to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada
The last few weeks have been pretty chaotic in the world of Nintendo.
The last few weeks have been pretty chaotic in the world of Nintendo.
Nintendo Switch 2 Canadian Pre-Orders: Everything You Need to Know
After finally unveiling the long-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 on April 2, Nintendo set pre-orders for April 9 — only to delay them indefinitely in the U.S. and Canada due to American tariffs. Throughout all of this, Canadians were left in the dark about pricing for most Switch 2 games and accessories.
Fortunately, Good Friday brought much-needed clarity. Canadian pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will officially open on Thursday, April 24, and we now have full pricing details for the console, games, and accessories — including the eyebrow-raising $110 price tag for Mario Kart World.
With so many twists and turns in the rollout, older pre-order info quickly became outdated. That’s why we’ve put together what we hope is a final and comprehensive round-up of Switch 2 pre-order details in Canada. Below, you'll find the list of retailers offering pre-orders for the console and bundles, plus related links (some are placeholders for now).
Pricing Note:
The standalone Nintendo Switch 2 console costs $629.99, while the bundle with Mario Kart World is $699.99. That means you’re getting the game for just $70 instead of $110 — a solid deal if you’re planning to grab both anyway.
Where to Pre-Order the Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada
Amazon Canada
Pre-orders go live at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT via an invite-only system for Prime members (per X user Lbabinz).
Request invites here:
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Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle
Don’t worry if you miss out today — your request stays valid for future waves over the next three months.
Best Buy
Goes live at 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT:
Canada Computers
Pre-orders available for members only:
Costco
In a surprise move, Costco dropped pre-orders Wednesday night before Walmart. The first wave sold out, but keep checking:
GameStop
Pre-orders start in-store at open, and online at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT:
London Drugs
Also starting at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT:
Nintendo Store
Nintendo will offer pre-orders directly via an invite system linked to your Nintendo Account. Only select users — like those with a Nintendo Switch Online membership — will qualify.
The first invites will be sent May 8.
More details on Nintendo’s website.
Staples
Staples quietly added pre-orders on Thursday morning:
Walmart
[Update: Initial pre-orders have sold out.]
Walmart went live at midnight ET / 9 p.m. PT — online only (no in-store pre-orders):
For hands-on impressions of the Switch 2 and its games, plus interviews with Nintendo’s hardware leads and Nintendo of America’s Nate Bihldorff, check out our full coverage.
Will you be pre-ordering the Switch 2? Let us know in the comments!
Image credit: Nintendo
Update Log:
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April 23, 3:21 p.m. ET — Best Buy timing confirmed
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April 24, 1:01 a.m. ET — Walmart sold out noted
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April 24, 9:14 a.m. ET — Costco and Staples added
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April 24, 9:38 a.m. ET — Canada Computers added
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April 24, 9:56 a.m. ET — Amazon invite details updated via Lbabinz
