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.

One retailer says it's the "biggest gaming pre-order ever" - but there questions over whether high prices will dent sales.

Nintendo’s new console, the Switch 2, officially launches on Thursday, but it seems only a couple of stores are letting eager fans get their hands on the system at midnight. The new console is said to feature a more vibrant and larger screen than its predecessor and will also be able to support