The Nintendo Store in San Francisco is still a month away from its grand opening, but it has already attracted its first camper eager for the Nintendo Switch 2. YouTuber Super Cafe documented his journey in a video released on April 8, detailing his flight to San Francisco with plans to camp out for both the release of the Switch 2 and the store's opening on May 15.
Super Cafe, who has only been living in his new apartment for two months, traveled over 800 miles to secure his spot. He humorously acknowledged the financial strain of his decision, saying, "Terrible financial decision on my end. Whatever, who cares."
Similar to the New York store, where another YouTuber is camping out for the Switch 2, Super Cafe is mostly going solo but has invited others interested in camping out for the San Francisco opening to reach out. He plans to address questions about his accommodations, food, showers, and other essentials in a future Q&A.
The tradition of camping out for major Nintendo releases, especially new consoles, has deep roots. With dedicated campers now at both coastal Nintendo stores, it remains to be seen if this will spark a trend of others joining the line. These creators are certainly showing their commitment.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, 2025. For those not interested in camping out, our guides on Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders provide useful information, though ongoing tariffs in the United States are complicating the situation.
