Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Event Set for Nintendo San Francisco Store: Reservation Details and Launch Night Shopping Session

Nintendo of America has officially announced its plans to celebrate the highly anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 with an exclusive in-person event at its Nintendo San Francisco store, located at 331 Powell Street, San Francisco, California.

As fans around the globe prepare for the next generation of Nintendo hardware, the company is offering a first-look purchasing experience at this flagship location ahead of the system’s worldwide release. To manage what Nintendo describes as “overwhelming excitement” for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, the company has implemented a reservation system for the Nintendo San Francisco store event.

Attendance for the Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Night Shopping Session requires a Warp Pipe Pass, which can be secured on a first-come, first-served basis.

Interested customers must have a valid Nintendo Account to book a reservation, ensuring fair access to the exclusive shopping window. The Launch Night Shopping Session will take place from 9 p.m.

to 11 p.m.

PT, exclusively for those who have obtained a Warp Pipe Pass.

During this period, only Nintendo Switch 2 products will be available for purchase.

The offering includes the base Nintendo Switch 2 system, the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle, launch games, system accessories, and new amiibo—all while supplies last.

To ensure broader fan access, each attendee is limited to purchasing one item from each product category. Beyond the exclusive event, fans should note that no additional merchandise, such as apparel, hardware from previous generations, non-launch games, or other accessories, will be available at the shopping session.

This approach reflects Nintendo’s effort to streamline the launch night experience and ensure fans gain direct access to the newest products during the event. The Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled for global release on June 5, 2025.

Pricing is set at £395.99 in the United Kingdom, €469.99 across Europe, and $449.99 in the United States.

With its highly anticipated successor to the Nintendo Switch, the company aims to set new standards for home and portable gaming.

Nintendo’s focus on crowd management, verified purchases, and the curated product mix signals its commitment to the fan experience and product security during one of this decade’s most significant console launches.

The San Francisco launch event positions Nintendo at the center of the gaming conversation as it prepares to unveil the next chapter in its celebrated hardware legacy.

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