Photos of the Nintendo NY Switch launch event and unexpected places event in Madison Square Park

Nintendo held two more big events for Switch today. First up was the launch in New York, where Nintendo of America’s Doug Bowser sold the first Switch system. That was followed up several hours later for the final unexpected places event in Madison Square Park.

Nintendo has passed along a few photos of both events. Find them below, along with their descriptions.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Captain Nintendo makes the very first Nintendo NY store in-store purchase of the Nintendo Switch system from Doug Bowser, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing, at the Nintendo NY store on March 3.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans line up outside the Nintendo NY store to await the midnight launch of the Nintendo Switch system on March 3.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Doug Bowser, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing, greets eager fans lined up outside the Nintendo NY store on March 3.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, local fans in Madison Square Park in New York play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game on the Nintendo Switch system while it is in tabletop mode. Nintendo Switch is available worldwide now.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Mario makes a guest appearance at the Nintendo Switch in Unexpected Places activation at Madison Square Park in New York. The new Nintendo Switch home gaming system is available worldwide now.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, the Nintendo Switch in Unexpected Places is set against the backdrop of New York City at Madison Square Park. The versatility of the Nintendo Switch system allows consumers to play in a variety of settings, from the comfort of their own living room to any location imaginable. The new Nintendo Switch home gaming system is available worldwide now.

Source: Nintendo PR