Nintendo followers are presumably wanting to get their arms on the Nintendo Switch 2. But one particularly appears a bit extra keen than most, as he is already beginning the road in entrance of the Nintendo New York retailer two months upfront to make sure he will get one.
YouTuber ChickenDog has began making the rounds because the “first” individual to line up for the Nintendo Switch 2 on the New York retailer location. He began on April 5, two months earlier than the deliberate June 5 launch of the brand new Nintendo console, and he said he plans to camp out and document updates as he does so.
First in line for the Nintendo Switch 2 gonna be tenting out for two months can’t wait to see what occurs all through my journey! #NintendoSwitch2 #NintendoNYC #nintendostoreus pic.twitter.com/Vb7wrmk52y
— ChickenDog (@ChickenDog64) April 5, 2025
The “tenting out” is a bit more within the colloquial sense, as ChickenDog clarified in an update video that he has an AirBnB and lodge, in addition to buddies within the space, so he will not be braving the weather for 2 straight months. He’s additionally bought a crew of buddies serving to him maintain the spot down when he is not bodily there.
It’s raining for day 3 staying robust
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— ChickenDog (@ChickenDog64) April 7, 2025
There’s definitely a historical past of Nintendo followers tenting out for large console and recreation releases, including a month-long wait for the Nintendo Switch. It looks as if ChickenDog is seeking to observe in these footsteps, ready out the 2 months for Switch 2.
The YouTuber plans on recording and importing content material whereas he is on the market, so head over to ChickenDog’s YouTube if you wish to observe all of the updates day-after-day. Even and not using a tent or sleeping bag, ready out for 2 months is a protracted, very long time, so better of luck and a few sunny skies to him.
Assuming ChickenDog stays the course, he’ll want at hand over $450 only for a Switch 2, or $500 if he desires the Mario Kart world bundle. That is, until the value goes up in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which have already prompted Nintendo to delay Switch 2 pre-orders.
For extra Switch 2 data, take a look at our huge Nintendo Switch 2 interview with Nintendo of America’s Bill Trinen going over worth, mouse controls, and extra.
Image credit score: ChickenDog / YouTube.
Eric is a contract author for IGN.
