Fans Flock at Midnight as Nintendo Switch 2 Sparks Global Frenzy
So, last night was absolutely electric—if you're even remotely into gaming, you probably felt the buzz. The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally dropped, and let me tell you, the hype is very real. Stores across the globe, including flagship locations on London’s Oxford Street, flung open their doors at midnight. Why? Because fans were lining up, sometimes for hours, just to be among the first to get their hands on Nintendo’s long-anticipated follow-up to one of the best-selling consoles of all time.
Some folks were lucky enough to snag one off the shelf, but for most, it was all about picking up those golden pre-orders. In fact, UK retailer Currys has already called it their “biggest gaming pre-order ever,” moving an impressive 30,000 units. The atmosphere? Total excitement. People were already playing Mario Kart World inside the stores just minutes after midnight.
But like any massive launch, there were a few hiccups. Some pre-orders through Game got cancelled, and in the U.S., Nintendo had briefly pulled Switch 2 pre-orders back in April due to concerns about tariffs. Still, none of that stopped the wave of eager fans from lining up worldwide to be part of the launch moment.
Now, let’s talk hardware. The Switch 2 keeps the hybrid setup—portable and dockable—but it’s been totally refreshed. Bigger, brighter screen. More processing power. More storage. And one new trick: the controller can now act like a computer mouse, making games like Civilization VII surprisingly smooth to play.
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That said, the launch lineup is a bit thin if you were expecting a parade of first-party games. Aside from the headline title Mario Kart World , there’s only a small demo-style title called Welcome Tour on day one from Nintendo itself. Titles like Metroid Prime 4 and Super Mario Party Jamboree TV are still in the pipeline. But third-party support is looking strong, with titles like Cyberpunk 2077 , Bravely Default , and Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma already available.
Still, one concern that's been buzzing around is the price. A physical copy of Mario Kart World clocks in at £74.99—that’s £15 more than a typical Switch game. Not everyone is thrilled. Some students in York said they’d stick with their original Switch consoles for now, calling the price a bit steep. Totally fair—it's not a small chunk of change, especially for younger fans.
But for diehards like Tushar Sandarka, the president of the University of York's Mario Kart society, it's worth every penny. “Even if it's a bit more than I wanted to spend, I know it's going to serve me for the next seven or eight years,” he said. And honestly? With how much content and future support Nintendo is promising, he’s probably right.
In short, the Switch 2 isn’t just a sequel—it’s a statement. Nintendo is signaling that it's ready to compete directly with the likes of Sony and Microsoft, not just in quirky innovation but in raw power and serious third-party titles. This launch? It’s just the beginning.
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