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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Nintendo Museum Direct Livestream Announced, No Switch 2 News Expected
Caption: Nintendo Museum Direct Livestream Announced, No Switch 2 News Expected. Nintendo has revealed a Direct livestream scheduled for today, August 19, at 3pm PT, showcasing a tour of the upcoming Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan, set to open later in 2024. The livestream will be a brief 10-minute tour, focusing exclusively on the museum's offerings, which will feature a vast collection of Nintendo memorabilia, hardware, and software, IGN reports. Nintendo managed fan expectations by clearly stating that the stream will not include any game announcements or details about the anticipated Nintendo Switch successor, often referred to as Switch 2. Nintendo has previously indicated that the Switch 2 will not launch until April 2025 at the earliest, with an official announcement expected before March 31, 2025. Rumors about the Switch 2 suggest it might include magnetic Joy-Cons and backward compatibility with existing controllers, along with support for physical and digital games from the original Switch. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that the upcoming console will continue using the current Nintendo Account system, ensuring a smooth transition for users. The gaming community remains eager for any news regarding the next console as the original Nintendo Switch approaches its eighth anniversary. For now, the focus remains on the Nintendo Museum, with more details expected to emerge during the livestream today. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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