Staff and members of the public try the Nintendo Switch 2 during a launch event at an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte) The Associated Press

NEW YORK -- The Nintendo Switch 2 finally hit store shelves on Thursday , eight years after the initial release of Japanese video-game maker Nintendo's popular video game console.

Even with a hefty $450 price tag, fans around the world, from Japan to the U.S., lined up outside stores to pick up pre-orders or have a chance to buy the device. The release ends months of anticipation that included pre-order hiccups and fears that tariffs would delay the release of the Switch 2.

Here's what to know about the release and where you can buy it.

The Nintendo Switch's unique ability to switch from a h

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