Image: NintendoAs we get closer to the Switch 2 Direct, it seems more retailers are preparing for the arrival of the new Nintendo system.As highlighted by IGN, Best Buy Canada recently published a "comprehensive guide on how to pre-order the Switch 2", but this blog post has now been taken offline. What's most interesting about this is the date attached - suggesting Switch 2 pre-orders will open on 2nd April 2025 in Canada."Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will open on April 2nd at Best Buy Canada."If this is accurate, it means pre-orders will go live in this region on the same date as the Switch 2 Direct. Best Buy in the US hasn't said anything about this just yet, so we'll just have to wait and see. Nintendo will also be hosting its 'Switch 2 experience' globally. This begins in New York in early April and locations like Toronto will host this event later on in the same month.Apart from the official pre-order date confirmation, we're still waiting for a price and release date for the new hardware. Going through phaazesAbove the Switch, but below its competitorsIt's time for Switch 2Will you be pre-ordering a Switch 2? Let us know in the comments.[source ign.com]See AlsoShare:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesRumour: Nintendo Switch 2 To Launch In June With 3-Phase Software PlanGoing through phaazesNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch gamesRumour: A Switch 1 Direct Presentation May Take Place This WeekColour us sceptical, thoughWatch: Nintendo Direct March 2025 - Live!The Switch's final bow... we thinkRandom: Sakurai Sends Fans Into Meltdown Ahead Of Switch DirectUpdate: "I can't just tweet carelessly..."