Stores open at midnight as fans rush to buy Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially launched worldwide, with stores opening at midnight for eager fans to purchase the long-awaited console.

While some retailers have stock available for immediate purchase, many customers are collecting pre-ordered consoles, with UK retailer Currys reporting its highest gaming pre-order volume ever. However, the launch has faced challenges, including Game canceling some pre-orders and Nintendo temporarily suspending Switch 2 pre-orders in the US over tariff concerns before resuming them weeks later.

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