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 Europe. Today I'm happy to do a Nintendo Switch unboxing. This is my first time touching it, so please allow me this privilege. Let's start. The box is quite small and light, with the Nintendo logo on the front and back, and many pictures and warnings. Opening from the top reveals the hardware and colorful Joy-Con. I'll take out the console—wow, the actual Nintendo Switch. The back has a nice logo and a kickstand. The side stand works like this. The Joy-Con are neon blue on the left and neon red on the right; they fit perfectly in my hand and attach to the hardware with a satisfying click. In handheld mode, it's very comfortable. Next, the dock for connecting to the TV—a black item with the Nintendo logo. You can slide the Switch in easily. Also included are the Joy-Con grip, which lets you choose how to play, and the Joy-Con straps to protect your TV from accidental throws. There's an HDMI cable, an AC adapter, and a quick-start guide. That's all the items. The box is nice—I might keep it in my living room. Please look forward to the launch. I'll try to switch it on, but sorry, I can't show you that. Happy gaming!
