The official launch event for the Nintendo Switch 2 took place at GameStop in Union Square, New York City.
Many excited fans queued up outside the store to get their hands on the highly anticipated console.
Some influencers and publications received the Nintendo Switch 2 a day early, but for the majority, the launch event marked the first opportunity to play.
Fans are particularly enthusiastic about the release of Mario Kart World, the first new console edition of the franchise in a decade.