Nintendo warns against removing the Switch 2's screen protector

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If you're picking up the new Nintendo Switch 2 when it comes out, one of the important things you need to do—or resist doing—is remove the applied film protector on the gaming console. Out of the box, the Switch 2 has a film layer on top of the display built to "prevent fragments scattering in the event of damage." This is in reference to a line in the Switch 2's European safety manual spotted by NintendoSoup.

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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in Canada begin April 24, price unchanged

Retail pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada will begin on April 24, 2025, with the price unchanged. The standalone model will be priced at $629.99, while the bundle including Mario Kart World will cost $699.99. The release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 is June 5, 2025.

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Walmart Canada delays preorders of Nintendo Switch 2

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After initially announcing it would start preorders for Nintendo's newest console on April 9, Walmart Canada posted on social media that it would delay the preorder of the Nintendo Switch 2 to "align with the timing of preorders to be determined in the US."

The retailer said it would provide details at a later date. Nintendo delayed the preorders in the US last week because of the potential impact of the Trump administration's new tariffs.

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Canada gears up for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders starting April 9

Canadian gamers can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 starting April 9 from retailers like Walmart Canada ahead of its June 5 launch. The console is priced at $630 or $700 with Mario Kart World.

Key new features include a larger 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen (up to 4K/60fps docked), 256GB expandable storage, and Joy-Con 2 controllers that can function as a mouse and include a dedicated GameChat button.

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