As the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 looms closer, gamers worldwide are practically vibrating with anticipation. Pre-order lotteries have been a mad scramble, proving just how hyped everyone is for this next-gen console. Seriously, who *doesn't* want to get their hands on it ASAP?
But when it comes to Nintendo fandom, the US has some serious contenders. Take ChickenDog (@ChickenDog64), a YouTuber and superfan who's been camping out in front of the Nintendo store since April! He's been livestreaming his entire queue journey and sharing updates across his socials, basically becoming an internet sensation.
This US Nintendo superfan, ChickenDog, kicked off his epic two-month-early campout on April 6th, setting up a tent right outside the Nintendo NY store. His mission? To be the very first person to snag a Switch 2. Naturally, media outlets quickly picked up the story, and everyone's been wondering just how long he can keep it up.
During his long wait, he's had plenty of visitors, including fellow fans, online personalities, and even media crews for interviews. And of course, he's been livestreaming his gaming sessions – turns out, camping out for two months doesn't mean he's been idle!
He's not just holed up in his tent, either. He's been exploring the area around the store, checking out various Nintendo-related attractions and activities nearby.
As the days have turned into weeks, ChickenDog's beard has definitely grown, but he's still religiously filming daily vlogs, sharing his thoughts, and interacting with other Nintendo fans who come to visit.
Here he is playing Ring Fit Adventure with a friend while in line:
And his most recent livestream:
Even with gaming media reposting his story with comments like, "Dude, just pre-order it!" he's held strong for nearly two months. His goal is clear: he wants to be the *first* person to buy the console at the NYC store.
Sure, some netizens have speculated he's just doing it for the clout, but ChickenDog has undeniably stuck it out for two whole months, waiting until the launch is now just days away.
Honestly, being able to ditch everything, camp out, and just chill and film daily vlogs? It's a level of dedication that's both enviable and utterly impossible for most of us to replicate! Talk about commitment!