Microsoft's first flagship store outside of North America opened in the heart of Sydney CBD with religious fervour, the most devoted technology zealots staking out the store for up to 16 hours in advance.

By 11am on Thursday, half an hour before the official opening, hundreds of fans had lined up and the DJ was blasting pop songs.

Scott Robinson, an unemployed 25 year old, flew in from Adelaide using the last $300 in his bank account. He said unfortunately he would not be able to buy anything at the store on Thursday because he only had $20 left.

Scott Robinson (left) used the last $300 in his bank account to come to the Microsoft store opening. Misa Han

"It has to be worth it. I'm more than over-invested in this," Mr Robinson told The Australian Financial Review and added he had been waiting since 10.30pm Wednesday and had not slept in the last 38 hours.

Mr Robinson said he had handed in his resume to nearby Microsoft staff and hoped to get a job at the store.