Nintendo is lining up varied Nintendo Switch public hands-on opportunities in different regions, though we still hope to see more events to build hype and enable more players to go hands on. Nintendo's distribution partner in Scandinavia, Bergsala, has confirmed that it'll do its bit in Sweden.
It's confirmed that the company will be opening the doors to its HQ in early February, giving the public an opportunity to play the new console. It's very much a case of first-come-first-served, with queuing likely, but the goal is to give all attendees a chance to try the system for an hour. Naturally the announcement doesn't state what games will be there (as they haven't been officially announced), but says there'll be 'several'.
Time & Location
Where : Our headquarters in Scandinavia Marios Gata 21 Kungsbacka
When : Saturday February 4 at. 09:00 to 18:00 and Sunday, February 5 pm. 09.00-18.00
All told it seems the company is going to quite an effort, even putting on free chartered buses from Kungsbacka rail station, which is ideal for those travelling in by train from the nearby Gothenburg or elsewhere. Full details are on this official page.
Are any of you in Sweden planning to head along on either day?
With thanks to Gustav for the heads up.
[source nintendo.se]
Comments 39
yipeeeeeeeeeeeee 1st
If there's nothing good on TV
Congrats to anyone who gets to go to these hands-on events. Very jelly.
That's cool! But I plan to just preorder the Switch and play it when it releases. I'll be more surprised after I take it home.
Ah yes, I remember that place from this interview with Image & Form. I was extremely jealous. It looks so cool.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/09/video_image_and_form_talks_steamworld_heist_on_wii_u_and_states_its_next_project_will_be_in_the_series
So, how about Finland, Bergsala?
I envy those living in Sweden. It's not that far from where I live so If I could go I would right away not to mention two of my close friends used to live there. Sadly due to health issues I wouldn't be able to go even if such event was held in my city, but I hope we will hear a lot from those with personal experience :3
@cheonsacz You envy Swedes until you actually live there for awhile and realise it's not without it's problems, haha!
Got ahold of this information through my friend. I however am unsure if I will attend or not. The Switch doesn't interest me as much as it perhaps should.
YES! Finally a Nintendo event i can attend to!
Sweden Feb 4th. So, we shouldn't expect video of a lot of people playing this in portable mode outside on rooftops like the teaser trailer? Maybe that will be Nintneod's excuse for no touch screen, it's too cold in Scandinavia to launch a touchscreen device in March.
This is great news, not far off at all and I've been wanting to visit for a long time.
Öh... that's like 1.012,98 km away from where I live, and I live in Sweden, so "no".
@komayto It's 1,255 km (as the crow flies)from me and I live in Ireland.
Sweden ...Who cares about Norway, and Finland, right? It has been like this for centuries now. lol
So Sweden has a decent health care system, decent enough public transportation, and services to get people to Nintendo events? ...Why did my starving ancestors ride on a boat across the Atlantic ocean instead of moving northeast, again?
If Scandinavian regions have events featuring playable new consoles, I think there's hope for every European nation to eventually take such kind of events for granted. Right now, though, it's still a miracle to see even one such event in Europe, so mad props to Sweden!
@YANDMAN
@Vix then you don't want to know the fate of Denmark. Oh well, we can at least be seen as hidden gems I guess
Think I'll just get it day 1 instead. Nice for those that live nearby though.
Time to book my flights!
The swedish and norweigian Nintendo pages have just been rebranded to fit the international look, but the Danish one is still very old fashioned looking. I kind feel like it's always been left to its own devices because there isn't much of a Nintendo audience in Denmark. :-/
Kungsbacka is not that far from either Copenhagen or Oslo (roughly 300km)... so it's actually a pretty acceptable distance to travel for the event... if you happen to reside in the vicinity of any of these two capitals, that is.
I don't know if I should go to the event or not... it takes 4 hours to travel to Kungsbacka by train, and I don't know if I have time for that. I'll get the console in March anyway, so I don't feel like it's worth it. I recently traveled to Östersund by train, and that took 6 hours.
BTW, I'm the one who sent this in.
@TantXL You probably meant it half jokedly, right? I'm not saying it's perfect country though. Every country has its own cons and pros (hell I think mine has more cons than pros), but I'm envious that citizens of Sweden get even the chance to try Switch themselves before the official launch date. I don't remember ever hearing of a Nintendo related event held here :-/
@Vix Norway and Finland got better alcohol than Sweden though XD
@rwq
Yeah, get that Switch in as much hands as possible!
"Marios Gata"? Does Mario have his own street in Sweden??
@KoopaTheGamer "So, how about Finland, Bergsala?"
I'll second that motion!
I hope they manage some kind of pre-launch sampling in Finland as well. It's gonna happen in Helsinki if anywhere I guess. Is there any upcoming expos before March?
This will be like, the 10th i have been to Bergsala lol. Mostly for game and consoles repairs. I live about 20-30 minuters with car away.
"Our goal is that everyone who comes to visit will get to play at least an hour Nintendo Switch. But depending on how many visitors come, we can not promise an exact playing time.
Then we expect that this event will be very popular and have many visitors, there is a risk of waiting. One tip is to have with their Nintendo 3DS and drive a little StreetPass in the queue."
Nice going Bergsala!
@cheonsacz Yeah, I was just joking, haha!
Meh. One country over. I guess it would be doable, but I dunno if it would be worth the trip. I guess that largely depends on what the thursday direct has to offer.
@Moshugan Hmm, at least I haven't heard of any gaming expos before march.
Nintendo of Finland has been quite passive recently, so I'm not expecting much.
What about Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland?
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Image & Form has some incredible personality. I could not believe how many hours I have spent on their two 3ds titles. Heist is absolutely a blast.
@G-Boy Hey, that's a hell of a lot faster than it would take me to get there... And I would love for US railway systems to actually extend far enough to cover 6 hours worth of travel time at higher speeds than a bus or car, while being cheaper than flying!
@Vix Well, what sounds better, Norwegian Cod, Finnish Fins, or Swedish Fish?
I live in Sweden and I'm totally going!
It's like a 2,5 hour drive from where I live so it's worth it
@Moshugan
I assume it's easier for Sweden, since bigger population AND they have actually office there. They probably don't have anything in other countries?
@Finntendo Yup.
Well, not long to go before launch! Some 10 weeks I guess?
Maybe there will be in-store displays at/after launch?
Typical for Bergsala only to do it in Sweden instead of doing it in all the Nordic countries Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden even though they are supposed to be the official representative of Nintendo in all the Nordic countries.
Not really impressed at all. I wish Nordic countries would get a real Nintendo office and not just Bergsala doing a bad job like Amo did previously.
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