Switch 2 Pre-Orders Still Set for Original Date, Not Rescheduled to May 8

Contrary to recent reports from IGN, there’s been no official word from Nintendo about a new date for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in North America. While IGN pointed to an FAQ on Nintendo’s pre-order page, which mentions that the initial batch of invites would roll out on May 8th, it’s important to note that this date has been in the FAQ since the page originally appeared online on April 2nd—just two days before the delay was announced. We verified this information using a Wayback Machine snapshot from the page’s initial launch.

The delay in Switch 2 pre-orders stemmed from tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump, affecting multiple countries and potentially causing significant logistical issues for shipping the Switch 2 to the U.S. Although many of these tariffs have now been considerably reduced following a 90-day suspension, Nintendo has yet to provide an update on their pre-order strategy for North America.