The excitement for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is already palpable, with the Nintendo Store in San Francisco not even set to open for another month, yet it has already attracted its first camper. YouTuber Super Cafe documented his journey in a video released on April 8, detailing his flight over 800 miles to San Francisco. His mission? To camp out for both the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 and the grand opening of the new Nintendo Store on May 15.
Super Cafe, who has only recently moved into his own apartment, candidly shared that this camping endeavor might not be the best financial decision but expressed a carefree attitude towards it. "I've only lived in my apartment for two months. I like, just moved out," he remarked. "Terrible financial decision on my end. Whatever, who cares."
This isn't the first time a Nintendo store has seen such dedication; the New York store also has a camper waiting to be first in line for the Switch 2. Super Cafe mentioned he's mostly camping solo but encouraged others interested in joining him at the San Francisco opening to reach out. As for the logistics of his extended stay, including accommodations, food, and showers, he plans to address these in a future Q&A.
Super Cafe's commitment to waiting outside a store that hasn't yet opened underscores a long-standing tradition of camping out for major Nintendo releases, especially new consoles. Now, with dedicated campers at both coastal Nintendo stores, it remains to be seen if this will spark a larger trend of lining up for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for release on June 5, 2025. For those not keen on camping out, our guides on Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders provide the latest updates, though current tariffs are creating some uncertainty for potential buyers in the United States.
