Nintendo New York

Nintendo New York is the flagship store of Nintendo and is located in the Rockefeller Center in New York City. Originally called the Pokémon Center, it reopened on May 14, 2005 as the more generalized Nintendo World Store. Samus Aran can be seen on the outside of the store as a silhouette alongside other notable Nintendo characters. The store was closed for renovation in early 2016, and reopened with its current name, Nintendo New York.
==Merchandise==
The store sells various Nintendo related items like The Legend of Zelda merchandise such as Link plushies and shirts, Mario merchandise such as shirts and plushies and many others like the Pokémon series. The Pokémon series has its own section known as the Pokémon Center (named after the in-game building) due to its success in the media. The store will occasionally sells Metroid-related merchandise, such as a baseball cap that was given away as a pre-order bonus with Metroid Prime Trilogy, and the Metroid Roll TShirt in early 2010.
In 2018, the Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Varia Suit Figma became available at Nintendo New York for $79.99 USD + tax.
Nintendo New York started taking preorders for Metroid Dread (standard and Special Edition), the Samus and E.M.M.I. amiibo and the Nintendo Switch OLED Model on October 1, 2021.Nintendo NY (NintendoNY). "Reservations are now open for the #NintendoSwitch – OLED Model and #MetroidDread Launch! ¶ Reserve your spot here: http://Experience.Nintendo.com ¶ For products available for purchase, please refer to the attached product list." 1 October 2021 11:00 a.m. Tweet. https://twitter.com/NintendoNYC/status/1443953895466745883 They are also selling a hoodie and T-shirt with a Dread theme, including Samus's name written in Chozo text.Nintendo NY (NintendoNY). "Get ready to suit up with the exclusive #MetroidDread hoodie and tee now available for purchase at #NintendoNYC!" 7 October 2021 6:11 p.m. Tweet. https://twitter.com/NintendoNYC/status/1446236812977098758
==Demos==
The store allows costumers or visitors to play demos of the games. At one point of time in the store Metroid Prime 3: Corruption was featured as one of them. Other games to have received demos at the store include Super Smash Bros. Brawl, New Super Mario Bros., New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis, and Pokémon Platinum.
==Store Gallery==
The store also shows a display of Nintendo figurines and Nintendo products. Numerous figurines of Nintendo characters are shown and Samus Aran with her appearance from Metroid Prime is one if them. On the upper level shows a pseudo-museum type display of Nintendo products from the original NES all the way to the Wii. This "museum" features the infamous Game Boy that survived the Gulf War.
==Other stores==
In 2019, it was announced that two additional stores are to be released in other areas in the world. One being located in Israel, and the other in Japan.http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/06/nintendo_finally_opens_a_second_official_retail_store The latter location will open on November 22, 2019 at Shibuya Parco.https://twitter.com/NintendoNYC/status/1186831322779701248
==Gallery==
Sm i 13307.jpg|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption launch event.
Smi 13308.jpg|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption launch event.
Smi 13309.jpg|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption launch event.
Smi 13310.jpg|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption launch event.
Pins.jpg|Metroid: Zero Mission pin. (Recalled for lead paint.)
Zero Mission Nintendo NY pin in original packaging.jpg|The pin in its original packaging.Retro "Blow On The Cart" Resurrection (Retro_Resurrect). "Some @NintendoAmerica promotional items I snagged from Sour Apple Gallery today! They're quickly turning into my go to store to find oddities and rarities! ¶ #supermario #donkeykong #metroid #legendofzelda #wiiu #nintendods" 7 July 2022 8:36 p.m. Tweet. https://twitter.com/Retro_Resurrect/status/1545205119506976768
Metroid prime hunters ds.jpg|Metroid Prime Hunters Nintendo DS
DSC00553.jpg|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption launch pin.
Nintendoworldshirt2.jpg|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption launch shirt.
Nintendoworldshirt1.jpg|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption launch shirt.
MPTPreorder.jpg|Metroid Prime Trilogy launch hat.
Metroid shirts at Nintendo NY 2015.jpg|Metroid shirts available for sale in 2015.Nintendo NY (NintendoNYC). "Save the galaxy in style with these super comfy & stylish Metroid tees now avail. for purchase at #NintendoWorld!" 28 July 2015 1:02 p.m. Tweet. https://x.com/NintendoNYC/status/626075329715515392
Samus Super Metroid shirt at Nintendo New York.png|Samus Aran shirt released in 2017 for Metroid: Samus Returns (uses Super Metroid artwork).
Nintendo New York MSR merch.jpg|Metroid: Samus Returns socks, keychains and lanyards available beginning on June 1, 2018.Nintendo NY (NintendoNYC). "Incoming Transmission: New Metroid gear has landed at #NintendoNYC. Discover these and more during your next visit!" 1 Jun 2018 4:55 p.m. Tweet. https://twitter.com/NintendoNYC/status/1002639786153250816
MSR shirts at Nintendo NY.png|Samus Returns shirts on display at the store, seen in a 2018 Nintendo Minute episode.
Samus display at Nintendo NY.png|A display of Samus (uses a Metroid Prime render) from the same episode.
MSR Nintendo World Display Artwork.jpg|Samus Returns artwork by Eleni Mutafopulos, on display at Nintendo World during September 15-22, 2017.elemut: "I made this for the release of Metroid: Samus Returns. It was on display at the Nintendo World store in New York City from September 15 - 22, 2017." 6 Dec 2017 9:13 a.m. Tumblr. https://elenimut.tumblr.com/post/168255300429/i-made-this-for-the-release-of-metroid-samus
Nintendo NY Metroid Dread and OLED.png|Dread-related products available at the store.
E.M.M.I. Standee at Nintendo NY.png|E.M.M.I. standee at the store.Nintendo NY (NintendoNYC). "Careful, an E.M.M.I has been spotted at #NintendoNYC…" 8 October 2021 6:41 a.m. Tweet. https://twitter.com/NintendoNYC/status/1446425451099049998
Metroid Cayenne Hoodie 1.png|Metroid Cayenne Hoodie made available at Nintendo New York in January 2022.Nintendo NY (NintendoNYC). "Suit up with the latest exclusive #Metroid hoodie, helping you keep warm throughout this cold weather. ¶ This Metroid Cayenne Hoodie features a custom 8-bit Samus patch on the sleeve and is now available at #NintendoNYC for $49.99!" 13 January 2022 3:27 p.m. Tweet. https://twitter.com/NintendoNYC/status/1481724481768988675
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Metroid II hoodie 1.png|Hoodie based on Metroid II: Return of Samus, released later the same month.Nintendo NY (NintendoNYC). "During your next mission to #NintendoNYC, pick up this latest Metroid II: Return of Samus hoodie, with a Samus Aran print, featured on the back, now available for $49.99!" 21 January 2022 9:00 a.m. Tweet. https://twitter.com/NintendoNYC/status/1484526196247330818
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Nintendo New York Samus display.png|Display of Samus and Metroids in 2022.RyRy's Fabulous Adventure (RyRyCosmos). "Oh wow, look at this icon at the Nintendo Store." 5 April 2022 6:13 p.m. Tweet. https://twitter.com/RyRyCosmos/status/1511466964866240519
Nintendo New York Zero Mission stairwell display.jpg|Another display of Return of Samus and Zero Mission artwork in a stairwell.
==References==
ru:Nintendo World Store
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