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What stores are hosting midnight releases for the Nintendo Switch 2?

CHICAGO — Nintendo’s new console, the Switch 2, officially launches on Thursday, but it seems only a couple of stores are letting eager fans get their hands on the system at midnight.

The new console is said to feature a more vibrant and larger screen than its predecessor and will also be able to support 4K resolution for some games.

There was overwhelming demand when pre-orders for the device kicked off back in April.

While the highly-anticipated console is set to hit shelves Thursday, two stores are letting fans pick up their consoles at midnight.

Where can you pick up a Nintendo Switch 2 at midnight?

New york, new york – april 04: a gamestop store is seen in union square on april 04, 2025 in new york city. Shares of gamestop corp. Rose 1. 7% after chief executive ryan cohen increased his stake in the videogame retailer. The company is also adding bitcoin to its investment policy as a treasury-reserve asset. (photo by michael m. Santiago/getty images)

Game Stop

While midnight video game releases may seem like a thing of the past, GameStop stores around will be welcoming customers well into the evening as they gear up for the console release.

The fun gets underway on Wednesday afternoon as GameStop locations around the country are hosting launch events that kick off ahead of the release on Wednesday afternoon.

The launch events are set to begin at 3 p.m. local time but fans will get the chance to pickup their consoles starting at 11 p.m. CT.

In addition to the launch events, select stores will also be handing out a free energy drink to GameStop Pro members.

Visit the GameStop website for more information on the midnight release events or call your local store to find out if they are participating.

Chicago, illinois – may 29: the exterior of a best buy store is seen on may 29, 2025 in chicago, illinois. Best buy stock fell by more than 7 percent today after the electronics retailer lowered its full-year outlook because of tariffs. (photo by scott olson/getty images)

Best Buy

Best Buy locations around the country are also hosting midnight release events for the new console.

Locations participating in the midnight release will open at 11 p.m. CT on Wednesday for fans looking to be among the first to get their hands on the system.

According to officials, while those who pre-ordered the device will be able to pick it up during the midnight release, stores will also have a limited number of consoles, games and accessories available for walk-in customers.  

During the midnight release, Customers who pick up or purchase a console in-store will also receive a limited-edition commemorative coin that features Best Buy and Nintendo branding.

Visit the Best Buy website for more information on the midnight release events or call your local store to find out if they are participating.

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