An enthusiastic Nintendo fan called ChickenDog is already queuing up for the Switch 2 significantly ahead of its official launch date. Nintendo has announced that the new console will be available worldwide on June 5, priced at $450. There might be adjustments to this price in the U.S. due to recent tariff implications.

Nintendo’s pre-orders for the Switch 2 are set to begin on April 9 in most regions; however, U.S. customers will have to wait as the company assesses the tariff impacts. Fans are currently deliberating whether to secure their consoles through online orders or to experience the traditional retail route.

Quotes from ChickenDog: “I’m excited to see how the launch unfolds, and I plan to keep everyone updated during my wait”.

One priority for fans is to ensure they get their hands on the device without delays or inflated prices post-launch, as current listings on platforms like eBay already show marked-up prices for the anticipated console.