Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO Opens Its Doors to Bring Smiles to Guests of All Ages, Near and Far

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2025--

Today, Nintendo welcomed its first guests to Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO – its second official store in the United States – with a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony led by Nintendo of America President and Chief Operating Officer Doug Bowser.

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Located in San Francisco’s iconic Union Square at 331 Powell Street, Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO offers an immersive shopping experience designed to deliver smiles to visitors from all over. In addition to game systems and games, guests at Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO can discover exclusive products including accessories, apparel and home goods. More than just a store, Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO is a fun place to explore – whether you are local or visiting the area.

Read below for more information on Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO and the opening day festivities:

Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO features two stories of merchandise from the Mushroom Kingdom to Inkopolis and beyond. Here are some of the things visitors can do when they visit the store:

Warp Pipe Pass reservations** are required for entry today through May 18 and for select dates following the grand opening. Warp Pipe Passes are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, visit: https://experience.nintendo.com/#/events.

And don’t forget to keep checking the @NintendoStoreUS pages on X and Instagram, which also serve as the source for the latest news on events, products and more at both Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO and Nintendo NEW YORK, the Nintendo Today! smart-device app*** and Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO site for news, photos, and updates. The ribbon has been cut, the doors have been opened, but the adventure is just beginning at Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO!

* A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply: https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point.

** A Nintendo Account is required to register for a Warp Pipe Pass. Terms apply. More information available here: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/47326/~/warp-pipe-pass---faq#s1q1.

*** Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online

About Nintendo: Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has created franchises that have become household names worldwide, including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Pokémon™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™, through its integrated hardware and software products. Nintendo aims to deliver unique, intuitive entertainment experiences for everyone, manufacturing and marketing video game devices such as the Nintendo Switch ™ family of systems, developing and operating applications for smart devices, and collaborating with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like visual content and theme parks. Nintendo has sold more than 5.9 billion video games and over 860 million hardware units globally. From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System ™ more than 30 years ago, through today and into the future, Nintendo’s continuing mission is to create unique entertainment that puts smiles on the faces of people all over the world. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Christian Koss from the San Francisco Giants and family visits Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO store in iconic Union Square.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans waited outside of Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO to celebrate the grand opening in San Francisco’s historic Union Square, where residents and visitors from near and far can experience the world of Nintendo.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans happily explore Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO and the variety of products available, including Nintendo video game systems, games, and other character-based merchandise.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser is ringing up one of the first customers at the Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO store during the grand opening.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Mario.

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of nurses in three hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after negotiations through the weekend failed to yield breakthroughs in their contract disputes.

The strike was taking place at The Mount Sinai Hospital and two of its satellite campuses, with picket lines forming. The other affected hospitals are NewYork-Presbyterian and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.

About 15,000 nurses are involved in the strike, according to New York State Nurses Association.

“After months of bargaining, management refused to make meaningful progress on core issues that nurses have been fighting for: safe staffing for patients, healthcare benefits for nurses, and workplace violence protections,” the union said in a statement issued Monday. “Management at the richest hospitals in New York City are threatening to discontinue or radically cut nurses’ health benefits.”

The strike, which comes during a severe flu season, could potentially force the hospitals to transfer patients, cancel procedures or divert ambulances. It could also put a strain on city hospitals not involved in the contract dispute, as patients avoid the medical centers hit by the strike.

The hospitals involved have been hiring temporary nurses to try and fill the labor gap during the walkout, and said in a statement during negotiations that they would “do whatever is necessary to minimize disruptions.” Montefiore posted a message assuring patients that appointments would be kept.

“NYSNA’s leaders continue to double down on their $3.6 billion in reckless demands, including nearly 40% wage increases, and their troubling proposals like demanding that a nurse not be terminated if found to be compromised by drugs or alcohol while on the job," Montefiore spokesperson Joe Solmonese said Monday after the strike had started. "We remain resolute in our commitment to providing safe and seamless care, regardless of how long the strike may last.”

New York-Presbyterian accused the union of staging a strike to “create disruption,” but said in a statement that it has taken steps to ensure patients receive the care they need.

"We’re ready to keep negotiating a fair and reasonable contract that reflects our respect for our nurses and the critical role they play, and also recognizes the challenging realities of today’s healthcare environment,” the statement said.

The work stoppage is occurring at multiple hospitals simultaneously, but each medical center is negotiating with the union independently. Several other hospitals across the city and in its suburbs reached deals in recent days to avert a possible strike.

The nurses’ demands vary by hospital, but the major issues include staffing levels and workplace safety. The union says hospitals have given nurses unmanageable workloads.

Nurses also want better security measures in the workplace, citing incidents like a an incident last week, when a man with a sharp object barricaded himself in a Brooklyn hospital room and was then killed by police.

The union also wants limitations on hospitals’ use of artificial intelligence.

The nonprofit hospitals involved in the negotiations say they’ve been working to improve staffing levels, but say the union’s demands overall are too costly.

Nurses voted to authorize the strike last month.

Both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani had expressed concern about the possibility of the strike. As the strike deadline neared, Mamdani urged both sides to keep negotiating and reach a deal that “both honors our nurses and keeps our hospitals open.”

“Our nurses kept this city alive through its hardest moments. Their value is not negotiable,” Mamdani said.

State Attorney General Letitia James voiced similar support, saying "nurses put their lives on the line every day to keep New Yorkers healthy. They should never be forced to choose between their own safety, their patients’ well-being, and a fair contract.”

The last major nursing strike in the city was only three years ago, in 2023. That work stoppage, at Mount Sinai and Montefiore, was short, lasting three days. It resulted in a deal raising pay 19% over three years at those hospitals.

It also led to promised staffing improvements, though the union and hospitals now disagree about how much progress has been made, or whether the hospitals are retreating from staffing guarantees.

Nurses strike outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Nurses strike outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Nurses strike outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Nurses strike outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

FILE - A medical worker transports a patient at Mount Sinai Hospital, April 1, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)