My first time seeing a Switch in public was at the movie theaters.

[Zekkyou]

FloatingWaffles said:

Zekkyou said:
Handhelds seem to be effectively extinct in public around where i live. I think the last time i saw one was a 2DS shortly after it released, and i only remember that because it was so unusual. Never seen a Vita at all :p

I feel like i've hardly ever seen a person with a handheld in public before. I didn't see a single Vita being used in public ever just like you, lol. Sort of why it took me by surprise to see a Switch in public, I know the thing is insanely popular right now, but i've just hardly ever seen any people using handhelds in public in general so it was just an "oh" moment for me to see one. 

Given how limited the Switch's stock is right now (and by extention overall install base), it's more than likley just chance you saw one. A lot of people want a Switch, but many can't get it at all :p