Nintendo offered a glimpse of the forthcoming Nintendo Museum by showcasing oversized renditions of classic controllers that are fully functional for visitors to use.
Nintendo took a different approach with their latest Direct. Rather than showcasing new games or the next iteration of the Switch, they focused the entire presentation on their upcoming Nintendo Museum.
Displayed there are enormous replicas of their previous controllers, ranging from the Famicom to the Wii, and the best part is that they can still be utilized to play real games.
The Direct, which was shared online on August 19, was hosted by Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto himself, who showcased the retro-gaming paradise.
During the Direct, Miyamoto joined a museum staff member to play a large replica of a Famicom gamepad (Japanese NES). The wall displayed a timer and Miyamoto covered the d-pad while the staff member controlled the oversized A and B buttons.
Despite the immense size difference, Miyamoto managed to easily complete the first stage of Super Mario Bros well before the timer ran out, utilizing Mario’s dash ability to reach the top of the flag pole at the end.
According to Miyamoto in the brief video, conversing with one another while collaborating on the controls will result in a distinct and unique experience.
The footage clearly shows that the Famicom is not the only classic Nintendo console to receive the oversized controller treatment.
Behind Miyamoto, a variety of oversized playable controllers are showcased, ranging from a massive Nintendo 64 gamepad to a functional, life-sized Wiimote.
According to the footage, Miyamoto mentions that visitors can use “big controllers”to play Super Famicom (SNES), N64, and Wii games at the Museum.
The Nintendo Museum also offers numerous “interactive experiences”that allow visitors to have a hands-on experience with previous Nintendo technology.
The “Zapper & Scope SP”activity allows museum visitors to utilize imitations of the iconic NES Zapper and SuperScope add-ons.
At this location, a maximum of 13 individuals have the opportunity to increase their high score by shooting traditional enemies from the Super Mario franchise, paying tribute to Nintendo’s original Laser Clay commercial shooting galleries found in bowling alleys during the 1970s.
To experience the interactive displays and giant controller technology, you can visit the Nintendo Museum when it opens on October 2, 2024, in Kyoto, Japan. Tickets can currently be reserved on the official museum website here.
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