Nintendo is gearing up for the release of the Switch 2, and they’ve spilled the beans on their launch plans at stores in the US. If you’re thinking about swinging by the Nintendo New York store or the freshly opened San Francisco store, mark your calendar for June 4th. It’s a “first come, first served” situation, so don’t dilly-dally. The festivities kick off at 3pm ET in New York and 1pm PT in San Francisco. But wait, there’s more – after the main event, there will be a “separate Nintendo Switch 2 Shopping Session” at each store starting at 9pm PT/12am ET. To score an invite, you’ll need to snag a Warp Pipe Pass, but details on how to do that are still up in the air. GameStop and other locations across the US will also be throwing midnight events, with more units up for grabs both in-store and online. Pre-orders for the Switch 2 are up for grabs now, starting at $449.99 USD / $629.99 CAD. Are you planning on hitting up any of the Switch 2 launch events? Sound off in the comments below!
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So, what’s the deal with the Switch 2 launch events, you ask? Well, it’s all about being quick on the draw. First come, first served, remember? If you want to be part of the action at the Nintendo New York store or the San Francisco store, you better show up early on June 4th. The fun starts at 3pm ET in New York and 1pm PT in San Francisco, but that’s just the beginning. After the main event, there’s a whole ‘nother shindig – the Nintendo Switch 2 Shopping Session at 9pm PT/12am ET. You’ll need a Warp Pipe Pass to get in, but details on how to score one are still up in the air. And hey, if you can’t make it to one of the official events, GameStop and other spots will have midnight launches too. Units will be up for grabs both in-store and online, so there’s plenty of chances to snag one. Pre-orders for the Switch 2 are live now, starting at $449.99 USD / $629.99 CAD. It’s a gaming extravaganza, and I don’t know about you, but I’m all in. Let the countdown to June 4th begin!
