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Those who placed a pre-order can leisurely head to a nearby store to pick up the console, but if you didn't manage to reserve a unit, there's still hope for you at some Nintendo Switch midnight-release events.<p>If you plan on grabbing a NintendoÂ Switch at 12:01 a.m. March 3, there are three retailers you need to keep track of. Here are the major stores hosting midnight-release events.<h3>NintendoÂ Switch midnight release: GameStop</h3><p>AccordingÂ toÂ  <em> <a href=http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/22/14697882/nintendo-switch-launch-gamestop rel=noreferrer target=_blank> Polygon </a> </em> , GameStop will hold midnight festivities for the NintendoÂ Switch launch. Those who have pre-ordered the Switch can drop by their local store and pick up the unit. Unlike other retailers, though, GameStop's midnight release will also allow those who didn't pre-purchase a NintendoÂ Switch to buy one â while supplies last, of course.Â <p>A select amount of Switch consoles will be available for purchase on the spot. However, if you want the best odds of snagging one without a pre-order, you'll definitely want to attend a midnight event rather than waiting for normal business hours.<p>Search for your local GameStopÂ  <a href=http://www.gamestop.com/stores rel=noreferrer target=_blank> here </a> Â and call to make sure they're participating in NintendoÂ Switch midnight-release mania.Â <h3>NintendoÂ Switch Midnight Release: Best Buy</h3><div class="sCC iGR CkP"><figure class="QMg Chv"><div class="pTa0 CNC mvg ds_2322"><style>.ds_2322{padding-top:62.0773%}@media(min-width:768px){.ds_2322{padding-top:62.1359%}}</style><noscript><picture><source srcset="https://imgix.bustle.com/mic/krpozrov0qxjr9azbjglplv6wbishtezrbcehycelsrgay7r0j1p5fdfdndvx98x.jpg?w=824&h=512&fit=crop&crop=faces&auto=format%2Ccompress, https://imgix.bustle.com/mic/krpozrov0qxjr9azbjglplv6wbishtezrbcehycelsrgay7r0j1p5fdfdndvx98x.jpg?w=824&h=512&fit=crop&crop=faces&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=50&dpr=2 2x"media=(min-width:768px)><source srcset="https://imgix.bustle.com/mic/krpozrov0qxjr9azbjglplv6wbishtezrbcehycelsrgay7r0j1p5fdfdndvx98x.jpg?w=414&h=257&fit=crop&crop=faces&auto=format%2Ccompress, https://imgix.bustle.com/mic/krpozrov0qxjr9azbjglplv6wbishtezrbcehycelsrgay7r0j1p5fdfdndvx98x.jpg?w=414&h=257&fit=crop&crop=faces&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=50&dpr=2 2x"><img alt class=NMz src=https://imgix.bustle.com/mic/krpozrov0qxjr9azbjglplv6wbishtezrbcehycelsrgay7r0j1p5fdfdndvx98x.jpg?w=414&h=257&fit=crop&crop=faces&auto=format%2Ccompress></picture></noscript></div><figcaption class="rRG tIp"><cite class="Afu _th"> Nintendo/Best Buy </cite></figcaption><div class=HmX></div></figure></div><p>GameStop isn't the only major store doing a midnight release of theÂ NintendoÂ Switch.Â  <a href=http://www.bestbuy.com/site/video-games/best-buy-gaming-events/pcmcat183100050001.c?id=pcmcat183100050001 rel=noreferrer target=_blank> Best Buy </a> Â has confirmed it will also host a midnight launch, though you won't be able to buy units at those locations without pre-orders.Â <p>There are some bonuses involved, however. Those in attendance will get aÂ  <em> Zelda </em> Â poster â while supplies last â just for showing up. The poster is designed afterÂ  <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/167266/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-spoilers-ending-details-epona-s-return-and-more-surprises rel=noreferrer target=_blank> Breath of the Wild </a> </em> , the launch title headed to the Switch on March 3.<p>You can use the <a href=http://www.bestbuy.com/site/video-games/best-buy-gaming-events/pcmcat183100050001.c?id=pcmcat183100050001 rel=noreferrer target=_blank> Best Buy events hub </a> to find nearby stores. Before you set up camp, make sure to call first to confirm a midnight-release party is scheduled for your location.<h3>NintendoÂ Switch Midnight Release:Â NintendoÂ World Store</h3><div class="sCC iGR vYe"><figure class=V_t><div><div class=XeQ><blockquote data-tweetid=834192449778094081><a href=https://twitter.com/NintendoNYC/status/834192449778094081> </a></blockquote></div></div><div></div></figure></div><p><p>Brave NintendoÂ fans in New York will be able to visit the company's flagship store on launch night â aÂ midnight release at the NintendoÂ World Store has been confirmed onÂ  <a href=https://twitter.com/NintendoNYC/status/834192449778094081 rel=noreferrer target=_blank> NintendoÂ NY's official Twitter account </a> . Judging by demand, you'll need to have pre-ordered the console if you want a guaranteed console on release date. But if any retailer is bound to have extra supply, it's the actual NintendoÂ store.<h3>NintendoÂ Switch Midnight Release: Other locations</h3><p>International chains â like <a href=http://instore.game.co.uk/event/nintendo-switch-midnight-launch/ rel=noreferrer target=_blank> British retailerÂ Game </a> Â â will also take part in the midnight launch, but if you find yourself in the United States, Best Buy, GameStop and the NintendoÂ World Store are your best bets. Target's already sold out of their <a href=http://www.target.com/p/nintendo-switch-with-gray-joy-con/-/A-52052007 rel=noreferrer target=_blank> NintendoÂ Switch pre-orders </a> Â and won't hold a midnight-release event; Walmart may not have a formal midnight-launch event per se, but many Walmart locations tend to be open 24 hoursÂ â useful for picking up pre-orders at your convenience. If none of these options work out, you might just have to suffer until NintendoÂ ramps up production. Stay strong!<h3>Check out more NintendoÂ Switch news and coverage</h3><p><em> Looking for more Nintendo Switch news? Check out ourÂ comparison photos sizing up the Switch to the Wii U GamePad ( </em> <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/167515/nintendo-switch-vs-wii-u-game-pad-20-comparison-photos-with-wii-u-3ds-i-phone-and-more#.zoGFA5C87 rel=noreferrer target=_blank> part one </a> </em> <em> Â andÂ  </em> <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/168578/nintendo-switch-vs-wii-u-game-pad-15-more-photos-show-the-striking-size-difference#.quq5uFzfL rel=noreferrer target=_blank> part two </a> </em> <em> ). Then take a look at a leaked video of the Nintendo SwitchÂ  </em> <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/168919/nintendo-switch-ui-leak-early-pre-order-shipments-reveal-dark-mode-settings-and-more#.J4BwY7iRG rel=noreferrer target=_blank> menu interface and dark-modeÂ  </a> </em> <em> features.Â  </em><p><em> If you're just getting caught up, here's everything you need to know aboutÂ the console'sÂ  </em> <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/164995/nintendo-switch-price-revealed-how-much-does-the-new-console-will-cost#.N0YBSidxI rel=noreferrer target=_blank> price </a> </em> <em> ,Â  </em> <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/165365/nintendo-switch-release-date-set-for-march-3-2017 rel=noreferrer target=_blank> release date </a> </em> <em> ,Â  </em> <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/164523/nintendo-switch-pre-orders-date-price-details-revealed-reservation rel=noreferrer target=_blank> pre-orders </a> </em> <em> ,Â  </em> <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/165368/nintendo-switch-battery-life-revealed-and-it-s-pretty-good#.83aIl9rb7 rel=noreferrer target=_blank> battery life </a> </em> <em> Â and our </em> <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/165484/nintendo-switch-review-hands-on-demo-of-the-console-joy-con-controllers-and-zelda#.3FH3qtMNf rel=noreferrer target=_blank> Â hands-on review </a> </em> <em> . And if you're interested in the Nintendo Switch's games, here's info on the newÂ  </em> <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/164951/super-mario-odyssey-release-date-price-gameplay-and-more#.eQNKOSjsA rel=noreferrer target=_blank> Super Mario Odyssey </a> </em> <em> ,Â  </em> <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/165080/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-release-date-and-price-revealed-for-nintendo-switch-and-wii-u rel=noreferrer target=_blank> Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild </a> </em> <em> ,Â  </em> <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/165372/nintendo-switch-splatoon-2-release-date-first-party-nintendo-shooter-will-see-sequel rel=noreferrer target=_blank> Splatoon 2 </a> </em> <em> ,Â  </em> <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/165374/xenoblade-chronicles-2-announced-brand-new-jrpg-in-development-for-nintendo-switch#.ZjR4rMeqK rel=noreferrer target=_blank> Xenoblade Chronicles 2 </a> </em> <em> ,Â  </em> <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/165370/1-2-switch-announced-mini-game-collection-shows-off-nintendo-switch-s-unique-technology#.2XLUyq1Rt rel=noreferrer target=_blank> 1-2-Switch </a> </em> <em> Â and the goofy boxing gameÂ  </em> <em> <a href=https://mic.com/articles/165371/nintendo-switch-games-arms-trailer-gameplay-revealed#.hmdlwvgF9 rel=noreferrer target=_blank> Arms </a> </em> <em> . </em></div></div></article><div class="PwM hrl"></div></div><div class=JqV><input class="eJ_ nic wps"id=navCheckbox type=checkbox><input class="nic wYg"id=searchCheckbox type=checkbox><nav class=zwX><div class=KFC><div class=Ydh><div class=izs><div class=xGK><svg viewbox="0 0 214 262"fill=none xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg><path d="M0 257.671L.394 4.331h28.994l18.499 133.557L65.86 4.33h29.257v253.341H66.517l7.61-159.929-17.319 159.929H38.31L20.99 97.742l7.61 159.929H0zM104.18 257.671V4.331h31.881v253.34H104.18zM143.27 219.623V37.653C143.27 17.057 159.144 0 178.43 0c19.549 0 35.423 17.056 35.423 37.654v83.965h-30.7V38.047c0-6.822-1.443-9.708-4.723-9.708-2.886 0-4.329 2.886-4.329 9.708V224.74c0 6.56 1.049 9.053 4.329 9.053s4.723-2.493 4.723-9.053v-88.689h30.7v83.572c0 30.044-14.169 42.377-35.423 42.377-20.991 0-35.16-12.333-35.16-42.377z"></path></svg></div></div><div class=KFs><label class="VuB wf_ nUO"for=searchCheckbox><button aria-label="open search"class=Cgk type=button></button></label><label class="VuB wf_ BxC"for=navCheckbox><button aria-label="close nav"class=Cgk type=button></button></label></div><div class=hbf><form class="hgs zll Bgb"action=/search autocapitalize=off autocomplete=off target=_top><div class=oqJ></div><input aria-label="Search TZR"placeholder="Search Mic"class=Xbg name=q type=search></form></div><label class="VuB gLr"for=searchCheckbox><button aria-label="close search"class=Cgk type=button></button></label><div class=ise><a class=fxq href=/newsletter> Newsletter </a><a class=fxq href=https://www.bdg.com rel=noreferrer target=_blank> About Us </a><a class=fxq href=/current/masthead> Masthead </a><a class=fxq href=/archive> Archive </a><a class=fxq href=https://www.bdg.com/advertise> Advertise </a><a class=fxq href=/terms> Terms </a><a class=fxq href=/privacy> Privacy </a><a class=fxq href=/dmca> DMCA </a></div><div class=SVT><a class=aXI href=https://www.facebook.com/MicMedia rel=noreferrer target=_blank title=Facebook> <i class="kcU LUd"> </i> </a><a class=aXI href=https://twitter.com/mic rel=noreferrer target=_blank title=Twitter> <i class="kcU ZyB"> </i> </a><a class=aXI href=https://micdotcom.tumblr.com/ rel=noreferrer target=_blank title=Pinterest> <i class="kcU MRz"> </i> </a><a class=aXI href=https://www.instagram.com/mic/ rel=noreferrer target=_blank title=Instagram> <i class="kcU eyN"> </i> </a><a class=aXI href=https://www.youtube.com/user/micmediavideo rel=noreferrer target=_blank title=Youtube> <i class="kcU bFL"> </i> </a></div><div class=ENO><div class=ftR></div><div class=uYt>Â© 2021 BDG Media, Inc. 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