Fan Camps Out TWO MONTHS for Switch 2

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Summary

  • YouTuber ChickenDog is camping out in front of the Nintendo New York store, waiting for the Switch 2‘s launch in two months.
  • The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch globally on June 5 for $450, with possible price changes in the US due to tariffs.

An enthusiastic Nintendo enthusiast has been queuing up for over two months now, well ahead of the Switch 2‘s release. Last week, Nintendo confirmed the launch date for its upcoming console during a special livestream dedicated to the Switch 2, alongside revealing the system’s recommended price and some of the games that will be available when it hits stores on June 5.

Starting this week on April 9, Nintendo will initiate pre-orders for the Switch 2 in most regions excluding the United States. The U.S. pre-orders are being postponed to assess the influence of recently implemented tariffs. In the interim, gamers grapple with the decision between ordering their Switch 2 consoles online for home delivery or visiting physical stores for a more traditional purchase experience. While some find the ease and speed of online shopping appealing, others seek the nostalgic charm of buying in-store as they did back then.

One individual who has done this is YouTuber ChickenDog, known for live-streaming himself pitching a tent for various Nintendo launches like “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom”, “Pikmin 4”, and “Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe” among others. In his most recent tweet, ChickenDog disclosed that he’s currently camped outside the Nintendo store in New York City, waiting for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

YouTuber ChickenDog is Camping Out for Nintendo Switch 2

On April 5th, the post was published, which means ChickenDog will eagerly anticipate the arrival of the Switch 2 after a period of exactly two months. In a subsequent video, he comforted his followers by sharing that he has secured an AirBnB and hotel room, along with local friends who can hold his place whenever he’s unable to be there. ChickenDog intends to share his camping experience as he waits in line for the Nintendo Switch 2 over the span of these two months, by posting videos of his adventures.

When that long-awaited moment arrives, ChickenDog will have to shell out more than $450 for the standard Nintendo Switch 2 console, with the Mario Kart World bundle costing approximately $500. However, if import tariffs cause an increase in the US price of the Switch 2, that figure could go up. Regardless, the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch globally on June 5, and ChickenDog plans to keep his followers informed as he waits eagerly outside Nintendo New York for this historic day.

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2025-04-07 23:43