VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The wait is finally over, as the Nintendo Switch 2 officially launched at midnight Thursday, and Best Buy stores across the country, including one in Virginia Beach, prepared for the crowds.

One local game, Gong Xian, showed up seven hours early to be first in line for the highly anticipated release.

“If Nintendo people in this area have nothing else, they’re really passionate,” he said.

The new console will be available for both pre-order pickups and limited walk-in purchases, but demand was high. Fans were encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot.

“I just like the social experience,” Xian added. “Releases are a way to meet people you’d never meet otherwise. We all have something in common.”

As an added bonus, customers who buy or pick up their con

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