Announcement: Now available!
- by Liam Doolan
Update []: Nintendo’s latest store in San Francisco is officially open! Nintendo of America’s president Doug Bowser attended the grand launch along with the city’s mayor Daniel Lurie.
Here are some official images from the opening, and you can also explore a complete tour of the store in Kit & Krysta’s latest YouTube video.
Original News: It’s a rare occasion when Nintendo inaugurates a new retail location, making this week particularly unique.
If you missed this announcement, the Nintendo San Francisco branch has launched this week, and the US team has been sharing various promotions and merchandise previews. A select few have even had the chance to visit the store prior to its public opening.
Here’s a brief compilation of footage from Nintendo’s official social media accounts, along with pictures from its website, showcasing sneak peeks of the store:
If you’re planning to visit the San Francisco location, keep an eye out for unique sculpture replicas of Nintendo’s iconic statues. The store will also provide a service for personalizing your Switch and Joy-Con bundle.
Additionally, this opening coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Nintendo New York store. Nintendo shared an interesting “then and now” comparison, showcasing Nintendo World from years past:
Nintendo: “Then and now. Today marks the 20th anniversary of Nintendo NEW YORK, where we’ve delighted visitors of all ages from near and far for two decades!”
Will you be visiting the new store? Have you had the chance to explore any official Nintendo locations before? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Liam is a journalist and game reviewer with Hookshot Media. He has been writing about gaming for over 15 years and has a lifelong passion for many legendary video game characters.
