Nintendo has announced that they will open a new store in San Francisco on May 15. It will mark its second store in the United States.
The store is located on 331 Powell St (on the corner of Powell and Geary) in Union Square. Reservations will be needed to attend the grand opening. Nintendo will reveal more about both the reservations and exclusive products in the coming weeks leading up to its grand opening. Check out the announcement post below:
On May 15th, Nintendo will open the doors to Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO, its second official store in the United States.
Details on reservation requirements—and an early look at exclusive products—will be shared as we approach the grand opening.
Learn more: https://t.co/MOL37ZNNdG pic.twitter.com/20QX7osfhv
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 13, 2025
Recently, Nintendo finally revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 via a “first-look trailer.” The trailer showcases the original Switch before transforming into the new hardware. As previous rumors implied, the console has a new stand, new magnetic joycons, a mysterious new button, and a new dock and handheld base.
Further, the trailer teases the next entry in the Mario Kart franchise right at the end. The trailer ends with the following clarification on new Nintendo Switch 2 games and backwards compatibility:
“Plays Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games, as well as Nintendo Switch games. Nintendo Switch 2 plays both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Details will be shared on the Nintendo website at a later date.”
The showcase direct focused on the console will premiere on April 2. Fans hoping to try the console out can attend the Switch 2 experience, an event that will be available around the world. Lastly, the Nintendo San Francisco store will open on May 15. Nintendo stores are also available in New York, Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo.
