Valley gamers line up for highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 console launch

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- People successful the vale and crossed the state are hoping to get their hands connected the Nintendo Switch 2.

The highly anticipated caller gaming console had a "midnight release" past nighttime and had crowds lined up extracurricular stores, including the Best Buy successful Fresno.

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Customers archer Action News they came acceptable for the Valley vigor with water, snacks, and sunscreen.

Gamers accidental they are excited to prime up the console they pre-ordered weeks ago, portion others are hoping for the accidental to bargain the highly sought-after console.

The Switch 2 bundled with the caller Mario Kart crippled "Mario Kart World" volition outgo you astir $500. Without the bundle, the Switch 2 volition outgo $450.

Select stores volition person immoderate consoles disposable to acquisition today, but enactment quickly, it's expected to merchantability retired fast.