Nintendo's official guide page on how to buy the Switch 2 says, "The first batch of invitations will go out starting May 8, 2025," and "additional batches of invitation emails sent periodically until purchasing on My Nintendo Store is opened to everyone."

Nintendo Switch 2 troubles have been extended to our neighbors north of the border. Pre-orders for the highly-anticipated hybrid console have been delayed in Canada just before they were slated to begin.

The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order dates may have been revealed. People in the UK and Europe have been able to pre-order the Switch 2 console via their official store. But pre-orders for the North American countries like the USA and Canada have been delayed due to President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs.