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Fans around the world queue up in long lines for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 launch
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Fans around the world queue up in long lines for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 launch

  • By AYAKA McGILL Associated Press

Throngs of gamers stood in long lines outside of stores hours before they opened from Tokyo to New York City in hopes of snaring a long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 video game console. Enthusiasts have been clamoring for an upgrade to Nintendo's eight-year-old predecessor for years. Nintendo, which is counting on the Switch 2 to boost sagging sales, has added new social features meant to lure players into online gaming. The new console, released Thursday, comes with a larger and higher resolution screen than its predecessor, with improved processing power, offering smoother and more vivid graphics.

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