Gamers Seen Lining Up Despite Freezing Temperatures for a Store’s RTX 50 Series Launch in the UK

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PC gaming enthusiasts have gathered at Scan Computers in Bolton, UK, braving sub-zero temperatures to secure their spot for the highly anticipated NVIDIA RTX 50 series graphics cards launch. The store has already become an impromptu camping ground as customers, some having arrived as early as Tuesday, wait for the official launch event scheduled for 2 PM today.

Unprecedented Turnout

The launch has drawn enthusiasts from across the United Kingdom and Ireland, with determined customers enduring temperatures as low as -2 degrees Celsius overnight. Among the crowd, there are reports of various individuals, including a pregnant woman, demonstrating the broad appeal and significance of NVIDIA’s newest GPUs.

Store Support and Community Spirit

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Scan Computers’ Founder and Chairman, Shailendra Shelley Raja, demonstrated exceptional hospitality by personally greeting the waiting customers and providing hot food to sustain them through the cold night. This helped foster a vibrant community atmosphere, with attendees engaging in extensive discussions about gaming and technology throughout their wait.

Exclusive Launch Benefits

The event, being the UK’s only official RTX 50 series launch, offers unique incentives for those attending in person. The first 100 customers will receive exclusive merchandise, including a Limited Edition Launch Hoodie. The store has also allocated dedicated GPU stock specifically for in-store customers, ensuring their efforts won’t be in vain.

Community Atmosphere

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Despite the challenging conditions, reports from the scene describe a positive atmosphere with constant conversation and camaraderie among those waiting. The shared passion for gaming and technology has created a unique social experience, transforming what could have been a grueling wait into a memorable event for all involved.

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Emman Tortoza
Chief Editor and Content Lead at Gadget Pilipinas | Website

Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.

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