Summary
The new San Francisco Nintendo Store is opening soon, and it’s bringing a Nintendo Switch OLED customization service that was previously only offered to customers in Japan. The option has previously been made available atNintendoStore locations in places like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, as well as to Japanese online customers. However, it’s been strangely absent from Nintendo New York, which had been the only Nintendo store located in the US.
Nintendo continues to spread its influence beyond the screens of the Nintendo Switch and mobile phones. In addition to the San Francisco Nintendo Store opening on May 15, the entertainment company has also partnered with Universal Studios to open Nintendo-themed parks in both Japan and the United States. It’s also seen the release of the extremely successfulThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, with a sequel and aLegend of Zeldamovieboth in the works.
Nintendo fans on the West Coast are gearing up for the opening of the first US Nintendo Store outside of New York, and now there’s an exciting option for Nintendo Switch OLED buyers to look forward to. As initially shown in anIGN videothat’s since been made unavailable, visitors to the store will be able to customize theNintendo Switch OLED’s controller colors, wrist straps, and even the dock color. Buyers will be able to mix and match the Joy-Con controller colors they like, with options between black and white for the Switch OLED dock. Once a decision is made, the employees at the Nintendo Store will combine the individual pieces and have them ready to bring home the same day that the order is placed. There’s reportedly no additional cost for customizing a Nintendo Switch OLED model.
Nintendo San Francisco Store Will Have Unique Merch
In addition to Switch OLED customization, theSan Francisco Nintendo Store has also teased exclusive merchandiseunique to the individual store’s location. This includes miniature versions of the giant Nintendo sculptures that can be found through the store of characters likeThe Legend of Zelda’s Link, Mario himself, andSplatoon’s Inkling Girl. However, fans who haven’t planned in advance shouldn’t get too excited, as the store will initially only be accepting customers who have reserved a slot in advance. The store’s opening would otherwise likely face massive crowds and potential problems.
For now, it remains to be seen if any Nintendo Stores will offer similar customization options for Nintendo’s newest systemwhen the Nintendo Switch 2 releases. For those who haven’t upgraded to an OLED Switch or aren’t otherwise planning on waiting for the Switch 2, a trip to the San Francisco Nintendo store may be in order.
