Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Events: Midnight Release Details for New York and San Francisco Stores

Nintendo's highly anticipated next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, is set to debut on June 5, 2025.

With excitement mounting for the successor to the best-selling Nintendo Switch, major retailers such as GameStop are preparing for midnight launch events across the United States.

Notably, Nintendo will celebrate the Switch 2 release at its own brick-and-mortar stores in New York and San Francisco, offering dedicated fans a festive opportunity to be among the first to own the new console. Announced via the official Nintendo NY | San Francisco X (formerly Twitter) account, both flagship stores will host special launch events for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 4, 2025.

According to the statement, “Join us in celebrating the launch of #NintendoSwitch2 with events at Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO & Nintendo NEW YORK on June 4! Entry to each event is first come, first served.

Events begin at 1pm PT in San Francisco, and 3pm ET in New York.” These celebrations mark a significant moment for fans eager to see the latest advancements in Nintendo’s hardware platform and game library. The launch festivities will kick off at 1:00 PM PT at the San Francisco location and at 3:00 PM ET at the New York store.

Both events will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, giving fans who arrive early the best chance to enjoy a range of activities and promotional opportunities leading up to the system’s official release. Beyond the daytime celebrations, Nintendo’s retail locations will also offer a separate reservation-based Shopping Session for attendees aiming to purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 console on launch day.

This segment will begin at 9:00 PM PT in San Francisco and 12:00 AM ET in New York.

Entry to the Shopping Session requires a Warp Pipe Pass, with additional details promised soon by the Nintendo NY | San Francisco team.

This reservation system is designed to help manage the high demand for the new console and ensure a smooth purchasing experience for attendees. The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on the heels of the original Nintendo Switch, which has sold over 129 million units worldwide since its launch in March 2017.

Nintendo continues to set industry standards for innovative hardware, engaging first-party titles, and memorable consumer events.

As anticipation builds, the Switch 2 is poised to further solidify Nintendo’s presence in the gaming landscape. Fans interested in attending the launch events at Nintendo’s flagship locations or securing their chance to buy the Switch 2 should monitor the official Nintendo NY | San Francisco social media channels for updates on Warp Pipe Pass availability and detailed event guidelines.

With limited stock and high demand, early planning is highly recommended.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launches globally on June 5, 2025, with celebrations leading the way in New York and San Francisco.

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