SAN FRANCISCO – Fans lined up outside the Union Square Nintendo Store on Wednesday, eager for the chance to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2, the newest system from the gaming giant.
Sales started at 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, but that didn’t stop dozens of enthusiasts from showing up early for a pre-launch event that included a preview of the new system.
“This is our number one hobby. This is what we live for. It provides entertainment and fun for friends and family,” one fan told KTVU on Wednesday afternoon. “I have the fondest memories of my 30-year-old life playing Nintendo with friends and family.”
Just before 11 p.m., the final customer walked out of the Nintendo store with the console, marking the end of an electric launch event.…