Nintendo attend CES for the first time in 16 years

Expect plenty of Nintendo 3DS news around then, we think

The International CES in Las Vegas is one of the worlds biggest technology shows and this year Nintendo will be attending. Nintendo hasn’t been to the CES in 16 years, but we hear they have a new handheld console on the way.

The CES takes places from January 6-9 next year and aligns nicely with the event Nintendo Japan is holding, although that one isn’t as public. We’re sure Nintendo won’t be the only company at the event with Glassless 3D either but it’s great to see Nintendo being even more proactive than usual.

Perhaps we’ll see some release date or pricing details at such an event?

Here’s a boring press release;

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The 2011 International CES(R), the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, will feature the hottest innovations in gaming hardware and software. More than 35 exhibitors will display the latest gaming technology advancements in the 2011 CES Gaming Showcase. The International CES will return to Las Vegas from January 6-9, 2011.

Exhibitors will present their products across 9,800 square feet within the Gaming Showcase. Located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Gaming Showcase will feature advancements in online gaming and gaming-related product debuts in both hardware and software — from online PC and HD gaming, plasma HDTV to surround sound and power conditioning hardware. Nintendo returns as an exhibitor to CES for the first time in 16 years.

"With the gaming market expected to generate $20.3 million in 2010, the International CES is the must-stop hub for innovative gaming products, and will allow CES attendees to experience the future of gaming from an amazing range of innovative companies," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA. "The Gaming Showcase at CES will feature the hottest gaming trends for the coming year.

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Major gaming exhibitors include: AMD, HP, Intel, Lenovo, LevelUp, Logitech, Microsoft, Nintendo, Nokia, Sony and more. Publishers and developers will also be in attendance, including: Alcazar Entertainment, Cosmi, DC Comics/Warner and DreamWorks Animation. Furthermore, key retailers like Amazon.com, Best Buy and GameStop will also attend the 2011 CES.

For more news about the 2011 International CES before, during and after the show, including the Gaming Showcase, exhibitor information, conference sessions and TechZones, please visit www.cesweb.org. Journalists are encourages to arrive in Las Vegas by Tuesday, January 4, to take advantage of all the CES press events, including CES Unveiled from 4-7 p.m. on January 4.