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[[File:Nintendoworld.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The Nintendo New York store]]
'''{{wp|Nintendo New York}}''' (sometimes written as '''Nintendo NY'''; previously known as '''Nintendo World''' and '''The Pokémon Center''') is an official store of [[Nintendo]] located in [[New York City]] at [[Rockefeller Center]]. The store was opened on November 16, 2001 as The Pokémon Center and on May 14, 2005 as Nintendo World. Visitors can purchase  [[List of merchandise|''Super Mario'' and Nintendo merchandise]]. Additionally, visitors can play ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' games on the Nintendo New York's [[Nintendo 3DS]], [[Wii U]], and [[Nintendo Switch]] systems. On February 19, 2016, the store was reopened after a one-month renovation and had its name changed to Nintendo New York.
'''Nintendo New York''' (previously known as '''Nintendo World''' and '''The Pokémon Center''') is an official store of [[Nintendo]] located in [[New York City]] at the [[Rockefeller Center]]. The store was opened on November 16, 2001 as The Pokémon Center and on May 14, 2005 as Nintendo World. Visitors can purchase  [[List of merchandise|''Mario'' and Nintendo merchandise]]. Additionally, visitors can play ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' games on the Nintendo New York's [[Nintendo 3DS]]s, [[Wii U]]s, and [[Nintendo Switch]]es. On February 19, 2016, the store was reopened after a one month renovation and had its name changed to "Nintendo New York".


Upstairs, there is a museum section, though the items on show often change. The second floor also contains a Pokémon section, where a lot of Pokémon plush toys are sold.
Upstairs, there is a museum section, though the items on show often change. The second floor also contains a Pokémon section, where a lot of Pokémon plush toys are sold.


Nintendo New York often sells exclusive or rare Nintendo items, as it is the only official Nintendo store in the United States. They also give out special Nintendo shopping bags at checkout, with various character illustrations on them. The store often changes its décor, based on what games have recently been released. Recently, they also broadcast live presentations from Nintendo, primarily Nintendo Directs, for crowds of people to watch.
Nintendo New York often sells exclusive or rare Nintendo items, as it is the only official Nintendo store in the United States. They also give out special Nintendo shopping bags at checkout, with various character illustrations on them. The store often changes its décor, based on what games have recently been released. They also broadcast live presentations from Nintendo, primarily Nintendo Directs, for crowds of people to watch.


In June 2019, Nintendo opened their second ever retail store in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel.
In May 2012, Nintendo opened their second retail store at the Al Faisaliah Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; the store is operated by Shas Samurai, Nintendo's Saudi representative.<ref>{{cite|author=أحمد بن محفوظ|date=May 16, 2012|title=جولة داخل متجر Nintendo الرسمي في الرياض|url=https://www.true-gaming.net/home/72063/|publisher=TrueGaming|language=Arabic|accessdate=September 26, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129193749/https://www.true-gaming.net/home/72063/}}</ref> In 2019, Nintendo opened two additional stores: one at the Shibuya Parco in [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]<ref>{{cite|author=Kevin Webb|date=November 19, 2019|title=Nintendo's first store in Japan opens this Friday, and it looks like a Nintendo-lover's paradise — here's what it's like inside|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-tokyo-japan-store-tour-photos-2019-11|publisher=Business Insider|language=English|accessdate=September 26, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006085701/https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-tokyo-japan-store-tour-photos-2019-11}}</ref> and another at the Dizengoff Center in Tel Aviv, Israel, the latter as part of a newly cut distribution deal with TorGaming Ltd.<ref>{{cite|author=Shany Moses|date=June 25, 2019|title=Nintendo 2nd worldwide store opens in Israel|url=https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-nintendo-opens-second-store-worldwide-in-israel-1001291033|publisher=Globes|language=English|accessdate=September 26, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429125657/https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-nintendo-opens-second-store-worldwide-in-israel-1001291033}}</ref> Another sister location in Union Square, San Francisco, California is planned to open in 2025.<ref>{{cite|author=Emma Roth|date=May 24, 2024|title=Nintendo is opening its second US store in San Francisco|url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/24/24164008/nintendo-next-us-store-san-francisco|publisher=The Verge|language=English|accessdate=September 26, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827231009/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/24/24164008/nintendo-next-us-store-san-francisco}}</ref>


On June 1st, 2020, the Nintendo New York store was one of the many places in New York City that was vandalized and damaged as a result of the {{wp|George Floyd protests}}. However, compared to many other stores, it was not ransacked and looted of everything inside<ref>https://twitter.com/Sarah_Boxer/status/1267601524982759424</ref>. The store is currently under police surveillance.
In March 2020, Nintendo New York briefly closed its doors due to lockdowns imposed as a result of the {{wp|COVID-19 pandemic}}; upon reopening the following August, it implemented tighter regulations to reduce the spread of the disease and required visitors to book reservations in advance. During its closure, the store was also one of many buildings that were vandalized by rioters during the {{wp|George Floyd protests in New York City}}. Unlike many other affected locations, the damage was limited to smashed windows; the store was temporarily placed under police surveillance as a result.<ref>{{cite|author=Austin Voigt|date=June 2, 2020|title=Nintendo New York Store Windows Smashed During Riots In Manhattan|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/06/nintendo_new_york_store_windows_smashed_during_riots_in_manhattan|publisher=Nintendo Life|language=English|accessdate=September 26, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603134754/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/06/nintendo_new_york_store_windows_smashed_during_riots_in_manhattan}}</ref>


==Activities==
==Activities==
For some time around January 2010, visitors could go to the store from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and talk to the [[Charles Martinet|voice actor]] of Mario, [[Luigi]], and many other characters from the ''Mario'' series. On November 7, 2010, on the 25th Anniversary of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] was among the guest visitors.  
For some time around January 2010, visitors could go to the store from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and talk to [[Charles Martinet]], the voice actor of Mario, [[Luigi]], and other characters from the ''Super Mario'' franchise. On November 7, 2010, on the 25th Anniversary of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] was among the guest visitors.
 
Visitors can frequently take part in tournaments and can chat with [[Mario in Real Time|a screen]] with Mario or Luigi on it.


Visitors can frequently take part in tournaments and can chat with a screen with Mario or Luigi on it.
Whenever a live Nintendo presentation is set for broadcast (such as a Nintendo Direct or Mr. Sakurai Presents), a big screen is always set with a crowd of fans watching together, though this had been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as Nintendo's lack of pre-announced live presentations during this time.
 
===Launch events===
{{rewrite-expand|section=y|Add the missing launch events}}
Throughout the years, the store has held many launch day events for new game releases, with one of the first major events being for the launch of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' on November 12, 2007.
 
Other notable launch events include:
 
*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'': The game's launch was one of the first big events held at the store. Outside the store, many tents were placed for customers to enter, with demo kiosks for the game in the shape of the [[Standard Kart]]. Additionally, many tournaments were held for the game, with participants being given memorabilia based on ''Mario Kart Wii'', including t-shirts and bumper stickers. Furthermore, customers could create their own ''Mario Kart'' license based on the ones from the game, even getting their picture taken for it.<ref>{{cite|author=Gamin, Mike|date=April 27, 2008|title="Mario Kart Wii Launch Event Recap"|url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/15864/mario-kart-wii-launch-event-recap}}</ref>
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'': This game had a temporary museum exhibit outside the store for its launch event, featuring a collection of ''Super Mario'' memorabilia from over the years.<ref>{{cite|author=Ronaghan, Neal|date=November 15, 2009|title="New Super Mario Bros. Wii Launch Event"|url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=29891.0}}</ref>
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'': This game's launch had several large decorations around the store including [[Lubba]], [[Baby Luma]], and [[Cloud Mario]]. Additionally, [[Charles Martinet]] was featured during this event signing autographs and taking photos.<ref>{{cite|author=KirbyGCN17|date=May 25, 2010|title="Super Mario Galaxy 2 Launch Event at the Nintendo World Store"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuv8dRTW1sU&t=36s}}</ref>
*''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'': This game had one of the largest events of any release at the store, having an entire segment of New York's Times Square made into an explorable playground based on the game.<ref>{{cite|author=[[Nintendo of America]]|date=December 13, 2011|title="Nintendo - Super Mario 3D Land Takes Over Times Square"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI7fafWQE9U}}</ref>
*''[[Mario Kart 7]]'': This game's launch featured a life-size replica of the [[Standard Kart]] from this game. A tournament for the game was also held in the store, with the first-place winner receiving a custom trophy, and those in second and third receiving medals.<ref>{{cite|author=Switch & Play NYC|date=December 7, 2011|title="Follow Rainbow Road! -- Mario Kart 7 Launch Party & Tournament with StreetPass NYC!"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5haDsvdE13Q&t=0s}}</ref>
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'': This game had its launch themed around the many golden objects and enemies featured in the game. Additionally, a high score contest was held using the game's [[Coin Rush]] mode. The contest had 45 prizes, some of which included a Mario Nintendo DS holder, a Mario baseball cap, and a ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'' t-shirt.<ref>{{cite|author=KirbyGCN17|date=August 19, 2012|title="New Super Mario Bros. 2 Launch Event at Nintendo World"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6n6bVu9KyM}}</ref>
*''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'': This game's launch event decorated the walls and elevator doors with decals based on the game. Additionally, a large display on the second floor showcased the history of Luigi, having many games and pieces of memorabilia from over the years. A replica of the [[Poltergust 5000]] was featured in this display.<ref>{{cite|author=KirbyGCN17|date=March 24, 2013|title="PKMN Mystery Dungeon Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Launch Events at Nintendo World"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pksymfq6LkA&list=PLcPvWvhZ9dhM0b1S8u7ZAjC3AFSfRpqpt&index=62}}</ref>
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'': This game had its launch themed around a pajama party, and had exclusive memorabilia themed to sleeping.<ref>{{cite|author=KirbyGCN17|date=August 11, 2013|title="Mario & Luigi Dream Team Launch Event (Pajama Party) at Nintendo World"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoTRIEEAfIs}}</ref>
*''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'': This game's launch event had a Golf Putting Station on the second floor, essentially being a mini-golf course themed to stages such as the [[Seaside Course]] and [[Wiggler Park]]. This game launched the same day as ''[[wikirby:Kirby: Triple Deluxe|Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', with that game's launch event activities happening on the first floor.<ref>{{cite|author=KirbyGCN17|date=May 3, 2014|title="Kirby: Triple Deluxe Mario Golf: World Tour Launch Events at Nintendo World"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgvs-2lPxSg&list=PLcPvWvhZ9dhM0b1S8u7ZAjC3AFSfRpqpt&index=57}}</ref>
*''[[Super Mario Maker]]'': The launch event for this game was fairly significant, with massive prop replicas of various ''Super Mario'' items and objects placed throughout the store. Additionally, hard hats based off of [[Builder Mario]]'s were given to customers, and wall banners within the store showcased the history of the series up to that point. This launch event was the last to be held before the month-long renovations to the store began on January 19, 2016.<ref>{{cite|author=KirbyGCN17|date=September 12, 2015|title="Super Mario Maker Special Event at Nintendo World"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrOlS4dQqf8&list=PLcPvWvhZ9dhM0b1S8u7ZAjC3AFSfRpqpt&index=51}}</ref>
*''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'': This game's launch event featured patriotic decorations in celebration of the Olympics. Additionally, footage of the actual Rio 2016 Olympic Games was streamed on the then recently installed screen on the second floor.<ref>{{cite|author=KirbyGCN17|date=August 15, 2016|title="Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Event at Nintendo NY"|url=https://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abO6lwUJpEY&list=PLcPvWvhZ9dhM0b1S8u7ZAjC3AFSfRpqpt&index=50}}</ref>
*''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'': This game's launch had an activity where store guests could take custom-made cutouts of Toads to draw and paint their own designs onto that they could then take home.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo NY|date=October 8, 2016|title="Paper Mario: Color Splash Launch Event Social Media Post"|url=https://x.com/NintendoNYC/status/784813292787208192}}</ref>
*''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'': This game's launch event featured cutouts of the playable characters, and postcards themed to the classic game boards.<ref>{{cite|author=KirbyGCN17|date=October 30, 2021|title="Mario Party Superstars Launch Day at Nintendo NY"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr1KbCn1zTk&list=PLcPvWvhZ9dhM0b1S8u7ZAjC3AFSfRpqpt&index=22}}</ref>
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'': This game's launch event featured [[Grant Kirkhope]] and Davide Soliani hosting a Q&A on the game, signing autographs, and showcasing the game itself. Additionally, there were giveaways of exclusive merch based on the [[Starburst]] Spark, and the second floor the store was transformed into the [[Winter Palace]] from the game.<ref>{{cite|author=KirbyGCN17|date=October 21, 2022|title="Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Launch Event at Nintendo NY [Grant Kirkhope and Davide Soliani]"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGalCH7fnEU&list=PLcPvWvhZ9dhM0b1S8u7ZAjC3AFSfRpqpt&index=16}}</ref>
*''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'': This game had an event featuring an interactive physical segment of the [[Piranha Plants on Parade]] course from the game outside the store.<ref>{{cite|author=Stan Yeung|date=October 20, 2023|title="Super Mario Bros. Wonder launch event report from Nintendo NY"|url=https://gaming-age.com/2023/10/super-mario-bros-wonder-launch-event-report-from-nintendo-ny/amp/}}</ref>
*''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]): This game's launch event was less extravagant than most, only featuring a few banners around the store and some keychains and posters of the game's five party members.<ref>{{cite|author=KirbyGCN17|date=November 22, 2023|title="Super Mario RPG Launch Day at Nintendo NY"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUjO6ISdfW4&list=PLcPvWvhZ9dhM0b1S8u7ZAjC3AFSfRpqpt&index=8}}</ref>
*''[[Princess Peach: Showtime!]]'': This game's launch event rethemed a significant portion of the store's second floor into the [[Sparkle Theater]] from the game.<ref>{{cite|author=GoNintendo|date=March 22, 2024|title="Princess Peach: Showtime! makes its grand debut at Nintendo NY"|url=https://gonintendo.com/contents/33550-princess-peach-showtime-makes-its-grand-debut-at-nintendo-ny}}</ref>
*''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]): A stamp sheet was given to customers with activities to complete, which included origami tutorials, a paper airplane craft, taking a photo with Mario, and trying out the game in the store. After completing the activities, posters and cards themed to the game were handed out to customers. Additionally, statues of characters such as [[Goombella]], [[Koops]], and [[Bobbery]] were displayed on the first floor of the store.<ref>{{cite|author=WilbosWorld|date=May 27, 2024|title="Paper Mario TTYD NYC Event!"|url=https://youtube.com/shorts/ktDOw39v4Z8?si=A9VZ-2T5UHBgqdGp}}</ref>
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'': This game's launch event had activities themed around the brotherly bond of Mario and Luigi, such as making friendship bracelets.<ref>{{cite|author=KirbyGCN17|date=November 9, 2024|title="Mario & Luigi: Brothership Launch Event at Nintendo NY"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emh5lUqxGXU&list=PLcPvWvhZ9dhM0b1S8u7ZAjC3AFSfRpqpt}}</ref>
 
Other products besides video games have also been showcased or given special launch events over the years, such as the launch of [[K'NEX]] ''Mario Kart Wii'' building sets in 2011,<ref>{{cite|author=KirbyGCN17|date=July 22, 2012|title="Mario Kart Wii K'NEX Launch Party at Nintendo World Store"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYrTrhxdNS8}}</ref> the release of ''Super Mario'' [[amiibo]] figures in 2015,<ref>{{cite|author=KirbyGCN17|date=March 20, 2015|title="Mario Party 10 and Super Mario Amiibo Series Launch Line at Nintendo World"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axQm_TgN2t8}}</ref> and celebrating [[Mario Day]] with events themed around the then upcoming release of ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' in 2023.<ref>{{cite|author=The Super Mario Bros. Movie "X" Account|date=March 10, 2023|title="We have boots on the ground in NYC"|url=https://x.com/supermariomovie/status/1634214053043220480}}</ref>
 
==Locations==
{| class="wikitable"
!Location
!Current name
!Date of opening
!Operator
|-
|[[File:Flag of USA.png|25px]] New York City, New York
|Nintendo New York
|November 16, 2001
|Nintendo of America
|-
|[[File:Flag of Saudi Arabia.png|25px]] Riyadh
|Nintendo World Store
|May 2012
|Shas Samurai
|-
|[[File:Flag of Israel.png|25px]] Tel Aviv
|Nintendo Israel
|June 2019
|TorGaming, Ltd.
|-
|[[File:Flag of Japan.png|25px]] Tokyo
|Nintendo Tokyo
|November 22, 2019
|Nintendo Co., Ltd.
|-
|[[File:Flag of HK.png|25px]] Hong Kong
|NSEW
|March 2020
|Nintendo (Hong Kong) Ltd.
|-
|[[File:Flag of Japan.png|25px]] Osaka
|Nintendo Osaka
|November 2022
|Nintendo Co., Ltd.
|-
|[[File:Flag of Japan.png|25px]] Kyoto
|Nintendo Tokyo
|October 17, 2023
|Nintendo Co., Ltd.
|-
|[[File:Flag of USA.png|25px]] San Francisco, California
|Nintendo San Francisco
|2025 (planned)
|Nintendo of America
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Nintendo World===
===Nintendo World===
<gallery>
<gallery widths=180>
Nintendoworldlogo.png|The Nintendo World store logo.
Nintendoworldlogo.png|Store logo
Nintendo World Store Photograph.png|Inside the Nintendo World store.
Nintendo World Store Photograph.png|Inside the Nintendo World store
NintendoWorldHoliday2015.jpeg|Old interior.
NintendoWorldHoliday2015.jpeg|Old interior
NW SM3DL graphic.jpg|A computer drawing of a red van promoting the Nintendo World store and ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', originally posted on Nintendo's Facebook in October 2011
NW MK7 graphic.jpg|A computer drawing of a red van promoting the Nintendo World store and ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', originally posted on Nintendo's Facebook in October 2011
NI PMSS Nintendo World Diorama Photo.jpg|Photo of a diorama based on ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''
YWW Nintendo World Diorama.jpg|Photo of a diorama based on ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]''
Mario 25th cake.jpg|The cake celebrating Mario's 25th anniversary.
Mario 25th cake.jpg|The cake celebrating Mario's 25th anniversary.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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NintendoNY-StoreInterior.jpg|Second floor interior.
NintendoNY-StoreInterior.jpg|Second floor interior.
NintendoNY-MarioStatue.jpg|A Mario statue.
NintendoNY-MarioStatue.jpg|A Mario statue.
NintendoNY-RibbonCuttingCeremony.jpg|Mario, Luigi, Charles Martinet and the NOA executives during the opening of the renovated Nintendo New York.
NintendoNY-RibbonCuttingCeremony.jpg|Mario, Luigi, [[Charles Martinet]] and the NOA executives during the opening of the renovated Nintendo New York.
Mario maquette.jpg|Mario's maquette found in the store and [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]'s sketch congratulating the store on its opening.
Mario maquette.jpg|Mario's maquette found in the store and [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]'s sketch congratulating the store on its opening.
SMB Sketches.jpg|Original planning sheets of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' exhibited on the top floor of the store.
SMB Sketches.jpg|Original planning sheets of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' exhibited on the top floor of the store.
</gallery>
===Merchandise===
<gallery>
Mario in New York T-shirt.jpg|A shirt with artwork of Mario over an image of real-life [[New York City]]
Classic Mario T-shirt 25 entities.jpg|A shirt with twenty-five entities from ''Super Mario Bros.''
Nintendo NYC Mario hat.jpeg|A baseball cap with Mario’s signature “M” emblem on it
Mario Game Night Pillow and Blanket.jpg|A pillow shaped like a [[? Block]], and a blue blanket with various Mario entities on it
</gallery>
</gallery>


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.nintendonyc.com/ Official Site]
*[http://www.nintendonyc.com/ Official website]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Real World Places]]
{{Merchandise}}
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[[Category:Merchandise]]

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The Nintendo New York store
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Nintendo New York (sometimes written as Nintendo NY; previously known as Nintendo World and The Pokémon Center) is an official store of Nintendo located in New York City at Rockefeller Center. The store was opened on November 16, 2001 as The Pokémon Center and on May 14, 2005 as Nintendo World. Visitors can purchase Super Mario and Nintendo merchandise. Additionally, visitors can play Super Mario games on the Nintendo New York's Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch systems. On February 19, 2016, the store was reopened after a one-month renovation and had its name changed to Nintendo New York.

Upstairs, there is a museum section, though the items on show often change. The second floor also contains a Pokémon section, where a lot of Pokémon plush toys are sold.

Nintendo New York often sells exclusive or rare Nintendo items, as it is the only official Nintendo store in the United States. They also give out special Nintendo shopping bags at checkout, with various character illustrations on them. The store often changes its décor, based on what games have recently been released. They also broadcast live presentations from Nintendo, primarily Nintendo Directs, for crowds of people to watch.

In May 2012, Nintendo opened their second retail store at the Al Faisaliah Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; the store is operated by Shas Samurai, Nintendo's Saudi representative.[1] In 2019, Nintendo opened two additional stores: one at the Shibuya Parco in Tokyo, Japan[2] and another at the Dizengoff Center in Tel Aviv, Israel, the latter as part of a newly cut distribution deal with TorGaming Ltd.[3] Another sister location in Union Square, San Francisco, California is planned to open in 2025.[4]

In March 2020, Nintendo New York briefly closed its doors due to lockdowns imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; upon reopening the following August, it implemented tighter regulations to reduce the spread of the disease and required visitors to book reservations in advance. During its closure, the store was also one of many buildings that were vandalized by rioters during the George Floyd protests in New York City. Unlike many other affected locations, the damage was limited to smashed windows; the store was temporarily placed under police surveillance as a result.[5]

Activities[edit]

For some time around January 2010, visitors could go to the store from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and talk to Charles Martinet, the voice actor of Mario, Luigi, and other characters from the Super Mario franchise. On November 7, 2010, on the 25th Anniversary of Super Mario Bros., Shigeru Miyamoto was among the guest visitors.

Visitors can frequently take part in tournaments and can chat with a screen with Mario or Luigi on it.

Whenever a live Nintendo presentation is set for broadcast (such as a Nintendo Direct or Mr. Sakurai Presents), a big screen is always set with a crowd of fans watching together, though this had been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as Nintendo's lack of pre-announced live presentations during this time.

Launch events[edit]

It has been requested that this section be rewritten and expanded to include more information. Reason: Add the missing launch events

Throughout the years, the store has held many launch day events for new game releases, with one of the first major events being for the launch of Super Mario Galaxy on November 12, 2007.

Other notable launch events include:

  • Mario Kart Wii: The game's launch was one of the first big events held at the store. Outside the store, many tents were placed for customers to enter, with demo kiosks for the game in the shape of the Standard Kart. Additionally, many tournaments were held for the game, with participants being given memorabilia based on Mario Kart Wii, including t-shirts and bumper stickers. Furthermore, customers could create their own Mario Kart license based on the ones from the game, even getting their picture taken for it.[6]
  • New Super Mario Bros. Wii: This game had a temporary museum exhibit outside the store for its launch event, featuring a collection of Super Mario memorabilia from over the years.[7]
  • Super Mario Galaxy 2: This game's launch had several large decorations around the store including Lubba, Baby Luma, and Cloud Mario. Additionally, Charles Martinet was featured during this event signing autographs and taking photos.[8]
  • Super Mario 3D Land: This game had one of the largest events of any release at the store, having an entire segment of New York's Times Square made into an explorable playground based on the game.[9]
  • Mario Kart 7: This game's launch featured a life-size replica of the Standard Kart from this game. A tournament for the game was also held in the store, with the first-place winner receiving a custom trophy, and those in second and third receiving medals.[10]
  • New Super Mario Bros. 2: This game had its launch themed around the many golden objects and enemies featured in the game. Additionally, a high score contest was held using the game's Coin Rush mode. The contest had 45 prizes, some of which included a Mario Nintendo DS holder, a Mario baseball cap, and a New Super Mario Bros. 2 t-shirt.[11]
  • Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon: This game's launch event decorated the walls and elevator doors with decals based on the game. Additionally, a large display on the second floor showcased the history of Luigi, having many games and pieces of memorabilia from over the years. A replica of the Poltergust 5000 was featured in this display.[12]
  • Mario & Luigi: Dream Team: This game had its launch themed around a pajama party, and had exclusive memorabilia themed to sleeping.[13]
  • Mario Golf: World Tour: This game's launch event had a Golf Putting Station on the second floor, essentially being a mini-golf course themed to stages such as the Seaside Course and Wiggler Park. This game launched the same day as Kirby: Triple Deluxe, with that game's launch event activities happening on the first floor.[14]
  • Super Mario Maker: The launch event for this game was fairly significant, with massive prop replicas of various Super Mario items and objects placed throughout the store. Additionally, hard hats based off of Builder Mario's were given to customers, and wall banners within the store showcased the history of the series up to that point. This launch event was the last to be held before the month-long renovations to the store began on January 19, 2016.[15]
  • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games: This game's launch event featured patriotic decorations in celebration of the Olympics. Additionally, footage of the actual Rio 2016 Olympic Games was streamed on the then recently installed screen on the second floor.[16]
  • Paper Mario: Color Splash: This game's launch had an activity where store guests could take custom-made cutouts of Toads to draw and paint their own designs onto that they could then take home.[17]
  • Mario Party Superstars: This game's launch event featured cutouts of the playable characters, and postcards themed to the classic game boards.[18]
  • Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: This game's launch event featured Grant Kirkhope and Davide Soliani hosting a Q&A on the game, signing autographs, and showcasing the game itself. Additionally, there were giveaways of exclusive merch based on the Starburst Spark, and the second floor the store was transformed into the Winter Palace from the game.[19]
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder: This game had an event featuring an interactive physical segment of the Piranha Plants on Parade course from the game outside the store.[20]
  • Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch): This game's launch event was less extravagant than most, only featuring a few banners around the store and some keychains and posters of the game's five party members.[21]
  • Princess Peach: Showtime!: This game's launch event rethemed a significant portion of the store's second floor into the Sparkle Theater from the game.[22]
  • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch): A stamp sheet was given to customers with activities to complete, which included origami tutorials, a paper airplane craft, taking a photo with Mario, and trying out the game in the store. After completing the activities, posters and cards themed to the game were handed out to customers. Additionally, statues of characters such as Goombella, Koops, and Bobbery were displayed on the first floor of the store.[23]
  • Mario & Luigi: Brothership: This game's launch event had activities themed around the brotherly bond of Mario and Luigi, such as making friendship bracelets.[24]

Other products besides video games have also been showcased or given special launch events over the years, such as the launch of K'NEX Mario Kart Wii building sets in 2011,[25] the release of Super Mario amiibo figures in 2015,[26] and celebrating Mario Day with events themed around the then upcoming release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023.[27]

Locations[edit]

Location Current name Date of opening Operator
Flag of the United States of America since July 4, 1960. For North American (and sometimes South American) release dates. New York City, New York Nintendo New York November 16, 2001 Nintendo of America
Flag of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For Saudi release dates. Riyadh Nintendo World Store May 2012 Shas Samurai
Flag of the State of Israel. For Israeli release dates. Tel Aviv Nintendo Israel June 2019 TorGaming, Ltd.
Flag of Japan, used officially since August 13, 1999 and in a de facto capacity since February 27, 1868. For Japanese release dates. Tokyo Nintendo Tokyo November 22, 2019 Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since July 1, 1997, for Hongkonger {{flag list}} dates within this timeframe. Hong Kong NSEW March 2020 Nintendo (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Flag of Japan, used officially since August 13, 1999 and in a de facto capacity since February 27, 1868. For Japanese release dates. Osaka Nintendo Osaka November 2022 Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Flag of Japan, used officially since August 13, 1999 and in a de facto capacity since February 27, 1868. For Japanese release dates. Kyoto Nintendo Tokyo October 17, 2023 Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Flag of the United States of America since July 4, 1960. For North American (and sometimes South American) release dates. San Francisco, California Nintendo San Francisco 2025 (planned) Nintendo of America

Gallery[edit]

Nintendo World[edit]

  • Store logo

    Store logo

  • Inside the Nintendo World store

    Inside the Nintendo World store

  • Old interior

    Old interior

  • A computer drawing of a red van promoting the Nintendo World store and Super Mario 3D Land, originally posted on Nintendo's Facebook in October 2011

    A computer drawing of a red van promoting the Nintendo World store and Super Mario 3D Land, originally posted on Nintendo's Facebook in October 2011

  • A computer drawing of a red van promoting the Nintendo World store and Mario Kart 7, originally posted on Nintendo's Facebook in October 2011

    A computer drawing of a red van promoting the Nintendo World store and Mario Kart 7, originally posted on Nintendo's Facebook in October 2011

  • Photo of a diorama based on Paper Mario: Sticker Star

    Photo of a diorama based on Paper Mario: Sticker Star

  • Photo of a diorama based on Yoshi's Woolly World

    Photo of a diorama based on Yoshi's Woolly World

  • The cake celebrating Mario's 25th anniversary.

    The cake celebrating Mario's 25th anniversary.

Nintendo New York[edit]

  • First floor interior.

    First floor interior.

  • Second floor interior.

    Second floor interior.

  • A Mario statue.

    A Mario statue.

  • Mario, Luigi, Charles Martinet and the NOA executives during the opening of the renovated Nintendo New York.

    Mario, Luigi, Charles Martinet and the NOA executives during the opening of the renovated Nintendo New York.

  • Mario's maquette found in the store and Shigeru Miyamoto's sketch congratulating the store on its opening.

    Mario's maquette found in the store and Shigeru Miyamoto's sketch congratulating the store on its opening.

  • Original planning sheets of Super Mario Bros. exhibited on the top floor of the store.

    Original planning sheets of Super Mario Bros. exhibited on the top floor of the store.

Merchandise[edit]

  • A shirt with artwork of Mario over an image of real-life New York City

    A shirt with artwork of Mario over an image of real-life New York City

  • A shirt with twenty-five entities from Super Mario Bros.

    A shirt with twenty-five entities from Super Mario Bros.

  • A baseball cap with Mario’s signature “M” emblem on it

    A baseball cap with Mario’s signature “M” emblem on it

  • A pillow shaped like a ? Block, and a blue blanket with various Mario entities on it

    A pillow shaped like a ? Block, and a blue blanket with various Mario entities on it

External links[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ Kevin Webb (November 19, 2019). Nintendo's first store in Japan opens this Friday, and it looks like a Nintendo-lover's paradise — here's what it's like inside. Business Insider (English). Retrieved September 26, 2024. (Archived October 6, 2023, 08:57:01 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  3. ^ Shany Moses (June 25, 2019). Nintendo 2nd worldwide store opens in Israel. Globes (English). Retrieved September 26, 2024. (Archived April 29, 2023, 12:56:57 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  4. ^ Emma Roth (May 24, 2024). Nintendo is opening its second US store in San Francisco. The Verge (English). Retrieved September 26, 2024. (Archived August 27, 2024, 23:10:09 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  5. ^ Austin Voigt (June 2, 2020). Nintendo New York Store Windows Smashed During Riots In Manhattan. Nintendo Life (English). Retrieved September 26, 2024. (Archived June 3, 2024, 13:47:54 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  6. ^ Gamin, Mike (April 27, 2008). "Mario Kart Wii Launch Event Recap".
  7. ^ Ronaghan, Neal (November 15, 2009). "New Super Mario Bros. Wii Launch Event".
  8. ^ KirbyGCN17 (May 25, 2010). "Super Mario Galaxy 2 Launch Event at the Nintendo World Store".
  9. ^ Nintendo of America (December 13, 2011). "Nintendo - Super Mario 3D Land Takes Over Times Square".
  10. ^ Switch & Play NYC (December 7, 2011). "Follow Rainbow Road! -- Mario Kart 7 Launch Party & Tournament with StreetPass NYC!".
  11. ^ KirbyGCN17 (August 19, 2012). "New Super Mario Bros. 2 Launch Event at Nintendo World".
  12. ^ KirbyGCN17 (March 24, 2013). "PKMN Mystery Dungeon Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Launch Events at Nintendo World".
  13. ^ KirbyGCN17 (August 11, 2013). "Mario & Luigi Dream Team Launch Event (Pajama Party) at Nintendo World".
  14. ^ KirbyGCN17 (May 3, 2014). "Kirby: Triple Deluxe Mario Golf: World Tour Launch Events at Nintendo World".
  15. ^ KirbyGCN17 (September 12, 2015). "Super Mario Maker Special Event at Nintendo World".
  16. ^ KirbyGCN17 (August 15, 2016). "Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Event at Nintendo NY".
  17. ^ Nintendo NY (October 8, 2016). "Paper Mario: Color Splash Launch Event Social Media Post".
  18. ^ KirbyGCN17 (October 30, 2021). "Mario Party Superstars Launch Day at Nintendo NY".
  19. ^ KirbyGCN17 (October 21, 2022). "Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Launch Event at Nintendo NY [Grant Kirkhope and Davide Soliani"].
  20. ^ Stan Yeung (October 20, 2023). "Super Mario Bros. Wonder launch event report from Nintendo NY".
  21. ^ KirbyGCN17 (November 22, 2023). "Super Mario RPG Launch Day at Nintendo NY".
  22. ^ GoNintendo (March 22, 2024). "Princess Peach: Showtime! makes its grand debut at Nintendo NY".
  23. ^ WilbosWorld (May 27, 2024). "Paper Mario TTYD NYC Event!".
  24. ^ KirbyGCN17 (November 9, 2024). "Mario & Luigi: Brothership Launch Event at Nintendo NY".
  25. ^ KirbyGCN17 (July 22, 2012). "Mario Kart Wii K'NEX Launch Party at Nintendo World Store".
  26. ^ KirbyGCN17 (March 20, 2015). "Mario Party 10 and Super Mario Amiibo Series Launch Line at Nintendo World".
  27. ^ The Super Mario Bros. Movie "X" Account (March 10, 2023). "We have boots on the ground in NYC".
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Merchandise
Toys Figurines amiibo • Club Nintendo • ERTL • K'NEX • LEGO Super Mario • S.H. Figuarts • Super Mario Backpack Buddies • Super Mario Galaxy 2 Enemy Danglers • Super Nintendo World • Video Game Super Stars • World of Nintendo
Plushies San-ei Co., Ltd. • Super Nintendo World • World of Nintendo
Miscellaneous toys Dot-S • Hot Wheels • Mattel
Games Board games Das Super Mario Spiel • Donkey Kong Yahtzee • The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition • iQue Míngxīng Qí • Mario Kart Wii Grand Prix • Monopoly Gamer • Monopoly: Super Mario Celebration! • Monopoly The Super Mario Bros. Movie Edition • Nintendo Monopoly • Super Mario Bros. Monopoly • Super Mario Checkers & Tic Tac Toe • Super Mario Chess • Super Mario Labyrinth • Super Mario Level Up! • Super Mario Piranha Plant Escape! • Super Mario Yahtzee
Card games Barcode Battler • Club Nintendo Hanafuda • Donkey Kong Card Game • Mario Hanafuda • Mario Playing Cards • Mario Quiz Cards • Memory Challenge: Super Mario Edition • Nintendo UNO • Platinum Playing Cards: Official Club Nintendo Collection • UNO Super Mario • Super Mario Bros. Power Up Card Game
Miscellaneous games Donkey Kong Jenga • Jenga: Super Mario Edition
Collectibles Club Nintendo • First4Figures • Hallmark • Mario Kart Wii trading cards • New Super Mario Bros. Wii trading cards • Nintendo Game Pack • Nintendo Super Secrets • RareRacers • Super Mario Galaxy trading cards • Super Mario Bros. Trading Cards • Super Mario Trading Card Collection • Trading Card Treats
Clothing Bioworld • BlackMilk Clothing • Club Nintendo • Gelato Pique • My Nintendo • Super Nintendo World
Food Donkey Kong (cereal) • Donkey Kong Junior (cereal) • Go-Gurt • Hostess • Keebler • Kellogg's • Kinder • KRAFT Mac & Cheese Super Mario Power-Up Shapes • Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner • Nagatanien • Nintendo Cereal System • Oreo • Pizzatainment • Sunshine Biscuits • Super Mario Cereal • Super Nintendo World
Fast food Burger King • Happy Meal • Sonic Drive-In • Taco Bell • Wendy's
Miscellaneous Club Nintendo • FunTats • G-Shock × Super Mario Bros. • Kurogane Kosakusho • Lush × The Super Mario Bros. Movie • Mushroom Bank • My Nintendo • Revlon • shu uemura × Super Mario Bros. • Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 e-Reader cards • Super Mario Bros. Stamps • Super Mario Challenge Coins • Super Nintendo World
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