Camper Waits Outside San Francisco Nintendo Store for Switch 2 Before Opening

The excitement for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is palpable, with fans already taking extreme measures to secure their units. In San Francisco, the new Nintendo Store isn't even set to open until May 15, but that hasn't stopped YouTuber Super Cafe from making his move. On April 8, Super Cafe released a video detailing his journey over 800 miles to San Francisco, where he plans to camp out for both the store's opening and the release of the Nintendo Switch 2.

Super Cafe, who recently moved into his own apartment, admitted that flying out to camp for the console might not be the best financial decision. "I've only lived in my apartment for two months. I like, just moved out," he said. "Terrible financial decision on my end. Whatever, who cares."

Super Cafe's dedication mirrors that of another content creator camping out at the New York Nintendo store for the same console. Unlike the New York camper, Super Cafe is mostly going solo but has invited others interested in the San Francisco opening to reach out. As for the logistics of camping out—such as accommodations, food, and showers—Super Cafe plans to address these in a future Q&A.

The tradition of camping out for major Nintendo releases, particularly consoles, is well-established. Now, with dedicated campers at both coastal Nintendo stores, it remains to be seen if this will spark a trend among other fans. The Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for release on June 5, 2025. For those not inclined to camp out, our guides on Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders provide alternatives, though the situation is complicated by ongoing tariffs in the United States.