About Satoru Shibata
During a June 2012 Nintendo Direct broadcast from Nintendo of Europe’s warehouse in Germany, Satoru Shibata announced the Nintendo 3DS XL. Shibata stated that the company developed the larger-screen hardware after receiving feedback from handheld fans. He noted that the system would not include an AC adapter, explaining that Nintendo decided to make the screen larger while keeping the purchase price "reasonable" and that many fans already owned a compatible adapter.
Shibata also discussed the game New Super Mario Bros. 2, describing its "Coin Rush" mode and stating that after launch the company would offer additional downloadable content based on player feedback. Other announcements included the availability of a special character for Mario Tennis Open via QR code, and the introduction of a Sega representative who presented news about Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Hello everyone, my name is Satoru Shibata from Nintendo of Europe. Today I'm happy to do a Nintendo Switch unboxing. This is my first time touching it, so please allow me to share my ideas. Let's start. The box is quite small and light. Opening it, I see the hardware and Joy-Con. The back has a nice Nintendo logo and a stand. The Joy-Con are neon blue and neon red. They fit perfectly in my hand and attach to the hardware with a satisfying click. The handheld mode is very comfortable. I'll definitely bring it on business trips. Next, the dock allows the Switch to connect to a TV as a home console. It's a nice little black item. The Joy-Con grip lets you play in a more traditional style. I'll demonstrate attaching the Joy-Con. It's very comfortable. Other items include an HDMI cable, an AC adapter, and Joy-Con straps to protect your TV. That's everything. The box is empty now, but I'll keep it. Please look forward to the Nintendo Switch. Happy gaming.
