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[Rösti]

1-Up Studio Inc. posted on Facebook a photo of an invitation letter to the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 on January 13 (JST). In the letter a particular line of text is noteworthy, namely the following:

会場東京ビッグサイトト東8ホール. That reads Venue Tokyo Big Sight East Hall 8.

While some of the text for the first part, venue, is quite blurry I am quite certain the kanji is for venue. Though it is the reason for the tentative disclaimer. The other information tells the address (Tokyo Big Sight Inc. 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-0063) and phone number (03-5530-1111) of Tokyo Big Sight.

Hall 8 is what you see at the start of the thread. Here are the specs:

Floor Area (m2): 3,080
Ceiling Height(m): 10-12
Floor Load(t/m2): 5
Freight Entrances: 2
Show Office: 1
Meeting Rooms: 2
Dressing Rooms: -

Location of East Hall 8:

I previously suggested Nintendo could choose the International Conference Hall as venue of the press conference:

That seems to me a more natural place for a press conference. But perhaps Nintendo wants a fully custom experience (like the one Microsoft had for its Xbox One reveal in 2013)? There you have it anyway. And as mentioned, until further notice, this information is tentative.

 

[Hoo-doo]

That looks a bit.. ratty compared to the International Conference Hall.

Then again, it'll probably look great with some Nintendo set dressing.

 

[HylianTom]

That color scheme.. I'm suddenly transported back to Sale of the Century.

GOING ONCE..
GOING TWICE..
HYPE!

 

[Guevara]

Press walks in like

 

[Torokil]

The balcony was needed for the Nintendo Ninjas.

 

[valkillmore]

That looks a bit.. ratty compared to the International Conference Hall.

Then again, it'll probably look great with some Nintendo set dressing.

I seriously doubt they'll put down floor coverings or wall adornments. /s

 

[BigEmil]

Nintendo gonna win Japan hard

 

[Cathcart]

Can we get one of those countdown links for the event start?

 

[TheMoon]

not to be all grumpy but why do we care at this point what the room looks like? not like we need to make travel plans there or anything

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

not to be all grumpy but why do we care at this point what the room looks like? not like we need to make travel plans there or anything

We care about unopened crates/boxes, we care about everything.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

not to be all grumpy but why do we care at this point what the room looks like? not like we need to make travel plans there or anything

How big or furnished the lot they select directly influences how they will customize the set production for their conference. Opting for East Hall instead of the International may allow them more room for a creative presentation than International may give them.

 

[Berordn]

not to be all grumpy but why do we care at this point what the room looks like? not like we need to make travel plans there or anything

Speculation on how in depth the showings will be. If they're customizing the venue there's probably going to be a lot more than a basic presentation, probably a lot of hands on with demos and impressions.

 

[Neverthelesser]

not to be all grumpy but why do we care at this point what the room looks like? not like we need to make travel plans there or anything

It's good for us enthusiasts who plan on renovating our Iwata basements. We need to make our spaces look like the auditorium for that full immersion factor.

 

[KHlover]

Looks big, guess the main stage will be around where the photographer stood?

 

[pitt_norton]

Can't wait! Gonna make the trek there for both days!

 

[The_Lump]

That looks a bit.. ratty compared to the International Conference Hall.

Then again, it'll probably look great with some Nintendo set dressing.

Yeah I don't think they are just gonna set up some stairs and a fold-out stage...

 

[Herb Alpert]

We care about unopened crates/boxes, we care about everything.

Unopened boxes? have we seen any yet? Pictures? PICTUUUUUURES!!!

 

[BGBW]

They need the room for all the ladies with Switch's tethered to their belts.

 

[pswii60]

not to be all grumpy but why do we care at this point what the room looks like? not like we need to make travel plans there or anything

From the venue choice we can tell whether Switch will be a success or not, and how good the games will be.

 

[Bulbagarden]

Can't wait! Gonna make the trek there for both days!

Thankfully, the public event on the 14th and 15th is in East Hall 3, which provides much more space.

Floor Area (m2): 8,670
Ceiling Height(m): 17-31
Floor Load(t/m2): 5
Freight Entrances: 4
Show Office: 1
Meeting Rooms: 4
Dressing Rooms: 1

 

[thefro]

The Switch Experience event on the 14/15 is in East Hall 3.

So maybe they want people at the presentation to have a shorter walk to the demo areas?

 

[Shard]

That color scheme.. I'm suddenly transported back to Sale of the Century.

GOING ONCE..
GOING TWICE..
HYPE!

I remember this show, why do I remember this show?

 

[pitt_norton]

Thankfully, the public event on the 14th and 15th is in East Hall 3, which provides much more space.

Nice!! I'm planning my train schedule and the path of quickest walking access

 

[Calm Mind]

The balcony was needed for the Nintendo Ninjas.

That is how they get you. The ceiling is where you should be most concerned. Misdirection.

 

[Jim_Cacher]

Hi Rösti, I think many people will be interested in this info. The last row of the invitation reads "Person on Stage (登壇&#32773: President Tatsumi Kimishima (代表取締役 君島達&#24049". Therefore, he will be the presenter on stage.

This info is based on the article below and my knowledge on Japanese Kanji / Chinese (many often they are very similar to each other).

http://nintendoeverything.com/kimishima-will-be-presenting-at-nintendo-switch-presentation-2017/

 

[Masked Man]

It's kind of surreal seeing Facebook content belonging to people I know posted on GAF.

Can't wait for the presentation next week!

 

[Boss Doggie]

not to be all grumpy but why do we care at this point what the room looks like? not like we need to make travel plans there or anything

you never heard of E3 bear have you

 

[Morfeo]

you never heard of E3 bear have you

E3 Bear was the best prehype thread ever. EVER.

 

[Calm Mind]

E3 Bear was the best prehype thread ever. EVER.

Kumashima

 

[R00bot]

I'm getting that hyped guys please send help I can't breathe no guys seriously call 911 I'm dying why do i even care i havent played a video game in almost a year pls ugh

*ded*

 

[Milly Osworth]

It looks like a hall.

 

[Diprosalic]

wasn't hyped for this at all but EAST HALL 8?

lets fucking go!!

 

[HawthorneKitty]

They can't even afford chairs.

 

[Scrawnton]

Let the hype begin. I have a very interesting work week next week including the 13th off. I'm ready.

 

[ika]

Kumashima

lol!!

 

[Plum]

not to be all grumpy but why do we care at this point what the room looks like? not like we need to make travel plans there or anything

We have people calling Nintendo out of touch because the presentation isn't natively in English. GAF cares about every little thing when it comes to the Switch.

 

[Okami Haundo]

That... is one damn big hall! The Japanese event has hands-on time after the presentation does it not? If so, that seems like a venue that will allow them to transition between the two more naturally. If the event is just the presentation and nothing more, they'll have room to get pretty damn creative.

 

[Boss Doggie]

E3 Bear was the best prehype thread ever. EVER.

Kumashima

fuck I can't find the thread and the original image