The much anticipated Switch 2, being released around the world Thursday, is an upgrade to its eight-year-old predecessor with new social features meant to draw players into online gaming. Nintendo is counting on the Switch 2 to boost sagging sales.

Excited gaming fans have been queuing outside stores in Tokyo as Nintendo’s much-anticipated Switch 2 finally went on sale. Many of those waiting to collect their prized console had secured their devices through a competitive lottery system,

Nintendo Co. is opening sales of the Switch 2 today, and shoppers are scouting out stores to increase their chances of getting a hold of the $450 console.The global launch marks one of the biggest gadget debuts in years,