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Nintendo Museum Opening October 2, 2024 in Kyoto, Japan

Nintendo’s rich history and innovative contributions to the gaming industry will soon be showcased in an all-new museum. Set to open on October 2, 2024, the Nintendo Museum promises a comprehensive look at the company's storied past and its impact on modern video games.

Key Features of the Nintendo Museum:

  • Displays of Nintendo products from their earliest days through their latest consoles like the Switch
  • Exhibits featuring evolution of iconic franchises like The Legend of Zelda
  • Artefacts from Nintendo’s early ventures into the gaming industry

Interactive Experiences on the First Floor:

  • Modern technology-powered interactive exhibits
  • Play classic games like Ultra Machine SP, Ultra Hand SP, and Love Tester SP in a giant floor screen setup
  • Experience shadow play with Game & Watch SP or explore an oversized controller area from Famicom to Wii era games

Additional Attractions:

  • Hanafuda card-making workshops for crafting traditional Japanese cards
  • Customizable hamburger café where you can savour unique meals
  • Exclusive merchandise available in the gift shop

Ticketing and Accessibility:

  • Tickets will be sold through a lottery system with different prices based on age groups: Adult (3,00 yen), Youth (12-17 2,200 yen), Children (6-11 1,100 yen), Preschoolers (0-5 Free)
  • The museum is easily accessible by public transportation, being just a short walk from Ogura and JR Ogura stations

Do you plan to visit the museum? Which attraction sounds the most interesting?

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[–] kugmo@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

quick someone dump the mother 3 n64 cart

[–] janus2@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 weeks ago

i could die happy

[–] aniki@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 weeks ago

Are they going to have a section dedicated to the lives they have ruined over IP?

[–] janus2@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 weeks ago

I'm actually surprised one didn't exist yet

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Is it actually owned/maintained by nintendo? If not I give it a week before it's shut down.