3DS Demo Event Named "Nintendo World 2011"

Nintendo previously shared high level details on its upcoming public 3DS demo event. Today, it got specific on the event that's now formally named "Nintendo World 2011."

Nintendo World will be held on 1/8, 1/9 and 1/10 in Hall 9 of the Makuhari Messe convention center just outside of Tokyo. Admission to the event will be free.

Details on the games that will be on display at the event will be announced later.

You can keep up with the event via the official page Nintendo opened today.

Nintendo World will be the public's first chance to sample the 3DS, which has previously only been available for play at trade events. The system is set for release on February 26.