No, Switch 2 Pre-Orders Are Not Being Rescheduled to May 8 – Update

Recently, there’s been a buzz about a potential change in the pre-order schedule for the Nintendo Switch 2, particularly due to reports from IGN. However, Nintendo hasn’t made any official announcements regarding a rescheduling of the pre-order date in North America. The reports mention the FAQ section on Nintendo’s pre-order page, which notes that invitations for the first wave of pre-orders are set to be sent out on May 8th. Interestingly, this specific date has been in the FAQ since the page went live on April 2nd, just a couple of days before the delay news broke. We’ve verified this information using the Wayback Machine, confirming it’s been there since the start.

The delay in Switch 2 pre-orders initially stemmed from tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump on several countries, a move that would have severely affected the shipment of these systems to the U.S. With most tariffs now significantly reduced after a 90-day suspension, many are wondering about Nintendo’s next steps. As it stands, Nintendo has yet to provide any updates on their pre-order strategy for North America, leaving eager fans in anticipation.