Discover Nintendo-inspired destinations to explore
Nintendo Stores Offer Unique Experiences and Exclusive Merchandise Across the United States
Nintendo, the iconic video game company, has established a series of themed stores across the United States, each offering a unique experience and exclusive merchandise inspired by some of its most popular franchises.
In San Francisco, the Nintendo Store is located at 331 Powell St, on the corner of Powell and Geary in Union Square. This store offers an extensive collection of exclusive Nintendo-themed merchandise, including the Donkey Kong™ Collection, Mario Kart™ Collection, and The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom Collection. The store also hosts regular in-store events, such as the Donkey Kong™ Bananza Celebrations, where customers can purchase games and receive gifts while supplies last.
The store is easily accessible via BART or MUNI to Powell St station, and its hours are Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m. It's worth noting that this store is the second Nintendo retail store in the U.S. and often has lines of visitors eager to enter.
New York City also boasts a Nintendo Store, although the exact location is not provided. This store offers similar retail experiences, with exclusive gear from collections like Mario Kart™, mirroring the offerings in San Francisco.
Moving to Florida, the Universal Orlando Resort features the Nintendo Universe, which combines retail with immersive attractions based on Nintendo worlds. Visitors can expect interactive experiences themed around Nintendo characters and games, alongside themed merchandise from franchises like Mario and Donkey Kong.
In California, the flagship Nintendo store is located in San Francisco, with no additional specific locations identified in other parts of the state. However, Universal Studios in California offers SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, where visitors can enjoy interactive experiences such as Mario Kart and Donkey Kong Country, battle Team Bowser on Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, and dine at Toadstool Cafe. The 1-UP Factory™ is a themed merchandise store within SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.
Lastly, the Nintendo Museum, located elsewhere in the U.S., showcases the history of Nintendo from Hanafuda to the Nintendo Switch™ system. The museum also features interactive exhibits and an exclusive shop for visitors to purchase items.
Each of these Nintendo-themed stores provides a unique and immersive experience for fans, offering exclusive merchandise and interactive attractions based on some of the most beloved video game franchises of all time.
- Besides exclusive merchandise from franchises like Mario Kart and Donkey Kong, the Nintendo Universe at Universal Orlando Resort also offers immersive attractions based on Nintendo worlds.
- In addition to the exclusive Nintendo-themed merchandise, the flagship Nintendo store in San Francisco hosts regular in-store events, such as the Donkey Kong Bananza Celebrations.
- The New York City Nintendo Store, though its exact location is unknown, offers similar retail experiences with exclusive gear from collections like Mario Kart.
- For those interested in the history of Nintendo, the Nintendo Museum, located elsewhere in the U.S., showcases the evolution of Nintendo from Hanafuda to the Nintendo Switch system.
- The store at Universal Studios in California, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, offers interactive experiences like Mario Kart and Donkey Kong Country, a battle against Team Bowser on Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, and dining at Toadstool Cafe.
- Apart from the unique experiences and exclusive merchandise found in these stores, the Nintendo Switchsystem, a part of Nintendo's rich history, offers popular games like Animal Crossing, Super Mario, and The Legend of Zelda.
