Nintendo of Japan said on Tuesday that its eagerly anticipated first museum, which will feature retro video games and an interactive shooter with “Super Mario” characters, will open on October 2.
The museum is housed inside a restored historic factory that was constructed in 1969 in Uji, Kyoto. The gaming behemoth started off by producing Western-style and Japanese playing cards before moving on to console repairs.
A video featuring Shigeru Miyamoto, the well-known designer of “Super Mario Bros.” and other well-known titles, was also posted by the firm on Tuesday, providing a sneak peek at what’s within.
“The Nintendo Museum is a place where visitors can learn about Nintendo’s commitment to manufacturing that places importance on play and originality,” Miyamoto said in the clip.
A gigantic controller that requires two people to operate and another showcasing old Japanese poetry are among the exhibits, in addition to the shooting game and some of the company’s original consoles.
The museum was initially scheduled to open earlier this year, but the corporation first revealed plans for it in 2021 as part of an effort to diversify its revenue source.
Following months of delays due to the pandemic, Super Nintendo World, the company’s first theme park, opened in March 2021.
Part of the Universal Studios Japan complex in Osaka, it features a Mario Kart ride with a real-life Bowser’s Castle.
Nintendo started off as a producer of Japanese “hanafuda” cards in 1889. In 1977, it introduced TV Game 15 and TV Game 6, the company’s first home video game consoles.
Two years after the business started selling its Nintendo Entertainment System console, the Super Mario Bros. games were released.
On Tuesday, October and November museum tickets went on sale. Adult tickets cost 3,300 yen ($22.60), while children’s tickets were less.
