In cities across the globe, crowds camped into the night, anticipating the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, eight years after the original's debut.

Nintendo Switch 2 arrives Thursday with Best Buy and GameStop holding midnight release events for pre-order pickups and limited inventory. Why it matters: The highly anticipated gaming console is expected to be in short supply globally.

Best Buy is also notorious for its midnight video game drops, and the electronics retailer will also be hosting an in-person, on-location drop at midnight EST. They are said to have limited stock in stores, so you’ll have to line up pretty early. If not, you can always try your hand at securing one when the clock strikes 12.