The last few weeks have been pretty chaotic in the world of Nintendo.
After fully unveiling its long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 console-handheld hybrid on April 2, the Japanese gaming giant set pre-orders for one week later, April 9, only to delay them indefinitely in the U.S. and Canada in response to American tariffs. All the while, we didn’t know what the Canadian prices would be for most Switch 2 games and accessories.
Thankfully, Good Friday gave us clarity on everything. Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders were confirmed to open in Canada on Thursday, April 24 and we learned the full list of pricing for all of the software and peripherals, including the eye-wateringly expensive $110 Mario Kart World.
Clearly, it’s been a lot to follow, and the pre-order stories we’ve written along the way have become outdated pretty quickly. With that in mind, we’re putting together what will (hopefully) be one final, comprehensive round-up on Canadian Switch 2 pre-orders. We’ll list each retailer that will offer pre-orders for the Switch 2 itself, plus other related products, and update with appropriate links accordingly. (In most cases, placeholders have been put in for now.)
(Note: the Switch 2 itself costs $629.99, but the bundle that includes a digital copy of Mario Kart World is $699.99, so you’re effectively getting the game for $70 instead of $110, making it a no-brainer if you can buy it.)
Amazon
Per X (Twitter) user Lbabinz, the e-commerce giant’s pre-orders go live around 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT, but only via invites to Prime members. You can request invites through the following links:
If you’re not successful today, note that Amazon says your invite request will remain active for future rounds of pre-orders for the next three months, so you don’t need to re-submit.
Best Buy
The electronics retailer’s pre-orders will go live at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT.
Canada Computers
Canada Computers also has Switch 2 pre-orders, but only for members:
Nintendo Switch 2 console
Nintendo Switch 2 (Mario Kart World bundle)
Costco
In a surprise move, the wholesale retailer added the pre-orders on Wednesday night before even Walmart. That initial batch sold out, but here are the links anyway in case they come back at some point:
GameStop
[Update: GameStop says it’s sold out of initial pre-orders.]
GameStop will begin taking pre-orders as soon as stores open and online at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.
London Drugs
Oddly enough, the Western Canada drug store says it will also have Switch 2 pre-orders at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.
Nintendo
The Japanese gaming giant itself will offer direct pre-orders through its website. However, it will be through an invite system tied to your Nintendo Account, and only those who meet certain criteria, like having a Switch Online membership, will be eligible. The first batch of invites will be sent out on May 8, so you at least have a bit of time for this option.
More information can be found on Nintendo’s website.
Staples
Staples also added pre-orders at some point on Thursday morning:
Walmart
[Update: Walmart Canada says it’s sold out of its initial pre-orders.]
Walmart is getting a head start on pre-orders by opening them at midnight ET/9 p.m. PT. These will only be available online; no in-store pre-orders will be offered.
For more on the Nintendo Switch 2, check out our hands-on impressions of both the console and its games, as well as our interviews with the main hardware architects and Nintendo of America’s Nate Bihldorff.
Will you pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2? Let us know in the comments.
Image credit: Nintendo
Update: 23/04/2025 at 3:21 p.m. ET —Added Best Buy’s timing now that it’s been confirmed.
Update 2: 24/04/2025 at 1:01 a.m. ET — Walmart Canada says it’s sold out of its initial pre-orders. We’ve mentioned that above accordingly.
Update 3: 24/04/2025 at 9:14 a.m. ET — Added Costco and Staples.
Update 4: 24/04/2025 at 9:38 a.m. ET — Added Canada Computers.
Update 5: 24/04/2025 at 9:56 a.m. ET — Added additional details for Amazon Canada’s invite-only system, per Lbabinz.
Update 6: 24/04/2025 at 12:32 p.m. ET — Added confirmation that GameStop Canada pre-orders have sold out.
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