{"id":935433,"date":"2026-10-16T17:36:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/935433\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T17:36:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:36:14","slug":"toronto-has-north-americas-first-nintendo-store-in-a-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/935433\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto has North America\u2019s first Nintendo store-in-a-store"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get ready, gamers: Toronto is officially home to North America\u2019s first Nintendo store-within-a-store<\/a>, launching this weekend.<\/p>\n

Visitors can expect everything from exclusive merchandise to Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and playable demo systems.<\/p>\n

The one-of-a-kind, 1,500-square-foot retail space is located inside EB Games Canada\u2019s flagship store in downtown Toronto (267 Yonge St.). The grand opening kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m., with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cToronto has a really enthusiastic Nintendo crowd, and to be able to bring this to life with our partners at Nintendo is incredible,\u201d Jim Tyo, president of EB Games Canada, told Toronto.com<\/a>. \u201cI think fans will feel deeply immersed and connected with other players.\u201d<\/p>\n

A look inside the Nintendo experience<\/p>\n

The retail hub brings together lifelong fans and families alike. Susan Pennefather, vice-president and general manager of Nintendo Canada, noted the space creates a way for \u201cpeople to experience our games, characters and worlds in one dedicated environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here is what you can expect inside:<\/p>\n

Photo opportunities and plush characters<\/p>\n

\"Stuffy\"<\/p>\n

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There is a plush character wall in the Nintendo store-within-a-store.<\/p>\n

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Step inside and you will immediately be greeted by Nintendo\u2019s signature red branding and a giant Mario statue, a.k.a. the ultimate photo spot. To the right, shelves are packed with plush characters ranging from Kirby and Pikachu to Luigi and Mario.<\/p>\n

Playable demos and unreleased titles<\/p>\n

\"Games\"<\/p>\n

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Game demos will be available.<\/p>\n

Iris Pe\u00f1a<\/p>\n

Hands-on gaming is a major highlight. Shoppers can test out titles on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, including Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia, Star Fox, Splatoon Raiders and Fire Emblem Fortune\u2019s Weave.<\/p>\n

A dedicated software wall features the latest releases, such as Minecraft Dungeons II Deluxe Edition, 007 First Light, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and Metal Gear Solid 2.<\/p>\n

\"Zelda\"<\/p>\n

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The new Legends of Zelda game launches Nov. 5.<\/p>\n

Iris Pe\u00f1a<\/p>\n

For franchise enthusiasts, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 launches on Nov. 5 in celebration of its milestone anniversary. Grand opening attendees can preorder the game with an exclusive limited-edition foil cover, available while supplies last.<\/p>\n

Exclusive\u00a0Nintendo merchandise and items\u00a0<\/p>\n

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My Mario is exclusive to the Nintendo store-within-a-store.<\/p>\n

Iris Pe\u00f1a<\/p>\n

The location offers exclusive My Mario official merchandise, including a 30-piece Mario and Friends wood block set, as well as characters Mario, Princess Peach, Luigi and Yoshi in smaller three-piece sets.<\/p>\n

Visitors can also shop a wide selection of standard gear, including Mario Lego sets, collectibles, and Pok\u00e9mon model kits and figurines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Get ready, gamers: Toronto is officially home to North America\u2019s first Nintendo store-within-a-store, launching this weekend. Visitors can…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":935434,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[49,48,61],"class_list":["post-935433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/935433","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=935433"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/935433\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/935434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=935433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=935433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=935433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}