Fans line up for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 around the world Arts Jun 5, 2025 6:04 PM EDT

TOKYO (AP) — Throngs of gamers stood in long lines outside of stores hours before they opened Thursday from Tokyo to New York City in hopes of snaring a long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 video game console.

Enthusiasts have been clamoring for an upgrade to Nintendo’s eight-year-old predecessor for years. Nintendo, which is counting on the Switch 2 to boost sagging sales, has added new social features meant to lure players into online gaming.

READ MORE: ‘Overwhelming demand’ for Nintendo Switch 2 preorders creates frustrations for hopeful buyers

The much anticipated Switch 2, being released around the world Thursday, is an upgrade to its eight-year-old predecessor with new social fe

See Full Page