Nintendo is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its second official store in the United States, located in the bustling Union Square of San Francisco at 331 Powell Street. The store opened its doors today, May 15, marking a significant expansion for the gaming giant following the success of their renowned New York location. Previously known as the Nintendo World Store, the New York branch underwent renovations and a rebranding to Nintendo NY before its reopening in 2016, setting the stage for this new venture on the West Coast.
IGN had the privilege of visiting the new San Francisco store to explore what Nintendo has in store for its fans. Additionally, we had the opportunity to sit down with Nintendo of America's President, Doug Bowser, to discuss the strategic timing behind opening their first West Coast store now.
Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of the Switch 2, set for June 5. During our interview, we delved into various aspects of the Switch 2, including its availability in the U.S. at launch and beyond, as well as the much-discussed Game-Key Cards and other exciting developments.
