Nintendo fans are presumably eager to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2. But one in particular seems a bit more eager than most, as he’s already starting the line in front of the Nintendo New York store two months in advance to ensure he gets one.
YouTuber ChickenDog has started making the rounds as the “first” person to line up for the Nintendo Switch 2 at the New York store location. He started on April 5, two months before the planned June 5 launch of the new Nintendo console, and he said he plans to camp out and record updates as he does so.
First in line for the Nintendo Switch 2 gonna be camping out for 2 months can’t wait to see what happens throughout my journey! #NintendoSwitch2 #NintendoNYC #nintendostoreus pic.twitter.com/Vb7wrmk52y
— ChickenDog (@ChickenDog64) April 5, 2025
The “camping out” is a little more in the colloquial sense, as ChickenDog clarified in an update video that he has an AirBnB and hotel, as well as friends in the area, so he won’t be braving the elements for two straight months. He’s also got a crew of friends helping him hold the spot down when he’s not physically there.
It’s raining for day 3 staying strong 
pic.twitter.com/lkFVycX2xW
— ChickenDog (@ChickenDog64) April 7, 2025
There’s certainly a history of Nintendo fans camping out for big console and game releases, including a month-long wait for the Nintendo Switch. It seems like ChickenDog is looking to follow in those footsteps, waiting out the two months for Switch 2.
The YouTuber plans on recording and uploading content while he’s out there, so head over to ChickenDog’s YouTube if you want to follow all the updates day-after-day. Even without a tent or sleeping bag, waiting out for two months is a long, long time, so best of luck and some sunny skies to him.
Assuming ChickenDog stays the course, he’ll need to hand over $450 just for a Switch 2, or $500 if he wants the Mario Kart world bundle. That is, unless the price goes up in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which have already caused Nintendo to delay Switch 2 pre-orders.
For more Switch 2 info, check out our big Nintendo Switch 2 interview with Nintendo of America’s Bill Trinen going over price, mouse controls, and more.
Image credit: ChickenDog / YouTube.
Eric is a freelance writer for IGN.
