It's been a long time since the tech world has seen this scene.

Many people lined up at midnight to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2, the most anticipated technology device of the year.

After a long wait, Nintendo Switch 2 hit shelves globally on June 5. As an upgrade with many improvements in hardware and features, Switch 2 has attracted great attention. After many years, the technology world has witnessed long lines of users and supermarkets opening at midnight to deliver Nintendo's new generation of game consoles. Photo: Reuters .

Nearly 20 hours before the launch, users lined up as early as 4:30 a.m. (local time) outside the GameStop store in Union Square (New York). A nearby Nintendo store also saw long lines, Bloomberg said. In the photo, users receive Switch 2 in New York on June 5. Photo: Bloomberg .

In the US, Nintendo Switch 2 quickly sold out after online pre-orders in April. However, some people lined up at midnight at retail locations like Target and Best Buy, hoping to own the device as soon as possible. Photo: The Minnesota Star Tribune .

“I’m just waiting for luck,” said Edgar Huo, one of about 25 people lining up outside a Target in Manhattan. Customers who ordered online just had to wait for the store to open to pick up their devices, but a few like Huo were hoping to buy inventory, according to the AP . Photo: Bloomberg .

In Japan, the Switch 2 is sold through a lottery system. Nintendo said that the number of applications for the console in the country reached 2.2 million, even after applying some conditions such as having played the Switch for more than 50 hours. Some retailers also applied similar distribution methods due to the overwhelming demand. Photo: Bloomberg .

Koji Takahashi didn't win the lottery on Nintendo's system, but he was lucky enough to be on the list to buy a Switch 2 at a major retailer. He arrived at the store four hours before opening time to buy accessories and the game console in time. Photo: Reuters .

“In the UK, the device sold out within a minute of pre-ordering. The same thing happened in France, while many websites in the US crashed... Some people had to queue overnight just to fill pre-orders in stores,” analyst Atul Goyal from Jefferies told the Financial Times . Photo: Reuters .

Responding to CBS , Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America, said the company is aware of the demand for Switch 2 and is working hard to get the product to customers. Photo: Bloomberg .

“We maintain a steady supply of production that can meet demand throughout the summer, through Father’s Day and the holiday season,” Bowser stressed. Photo: The Minnesota Star Tribune .

Similarly, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said the company will increase production to meet demand, while focusing on promotional activities to boost sales. Photo: Reuters .

“Demand for the Switch 2 is very high,” Serkan Toto, founder of consultancy Kantan Games, told Reuters . Pictured is a user receiving a Switch 2 at a store in Tokyo. Photo: Reuters .

Nintendo Switch 2 has a larger screen and a more powerful processor than its predecessor. The Japanese company focused on improving interactivity, with a “C” button on the controller to activate GameChat, allowing communication with friends and family while playing games, including sharing voice, webcam and screen. Photo: Reuters .

Since its launch in 2017, the original Nintendo Switch has sold 152 million units. The product has been especially popular during the Covid-19 pandemic, with titles from the The Legend of Zelda series and Animal Crossing . Analysts expect the Switch 2 to drive the next wave of growth for the video game industry. Photo: Reuters .

Nintendo estimates Switch 2 sales will reach 15 million units in the fiscal year ending March 2026. However, the product hits shelves at a time when much of the gaming industry is in turmoil due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. In the US, the Switch 2 starts at $450 , significantly more expensive than the original Switch ( $300 ). Photo: Reuters .

The Switch 2's ability to maintain its appeal is a big question mark. Analyst Piers Harding-Rolls of Ampere Analysis said that the number of exclusive games released on day one was not as high as expected, so some people may wait another 1-2 years to follow the new games before deciding to upgrade. Photo: Reuters .

In the US, Mario Kart World costs $80 , causing a huge controversy over its price. To attract players, Nintendo has partnered with many third-party publishers to provide some games that are popular on other systems, such as Elden Ring or Cyberpunk 2077. Photo: The Minnesota Star Tribune .

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