Gamers line up for Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day


A Nintendo Switch 2 game console advertising display is seen at a Fnac Darty during a launch event as Nintendo starts selling the new consoles globally, in Paris, France June 5, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

TOKYO (Reuters) -Gaming fans queued up for the launch of Nintendo's Switch 2 on Thursday amid pent-up demand for the more powerful next-generation gaming device.

"The level of demand seems to be sky-high," said Serkan Toto, founder of the Kantan Games consultancy.

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