Nintendo NX to be unveiled today at 3pm, see what all the fuss is about

Nintendo has announced that it will be previewing its new console today at 3pm UK time, as part of a trailer it will be hosting online.

It has been heavily rumoured of late that a full announcement will come on Friday, 21 October and the timing of the preview trailer seems to suggest that’s highly possible. 

A tweet was posted by the @NintendoUK account around 2am this morning which revealed the time the trailer will be live. It encourages Brits to “be among the first to discover” the new console.

Be among the first to discover #NX. Watch the Preview Trailer at 3pm UK time! pic.twitter.com/oWOpb4erXZ

— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) October 20, 2016

Of course, others from around the world will be able to see it too. Nintendo of America posted a similar message, stating the east and west coast times of 10am and 7am.

There’s no indication yet as to where the trailer might be sited. We’ll update you when we find out more. It’s also worth keeping an eye on the Nintendo Twitter feed for your region.

• Nintendo NX: Release date, specs and everything you need to know

The Nintendo NX is the Japanese gaming giants big hope after hugely disappointing sales of the Wii U. It is expected to be a combination console, comprising a handheld machine that can also plug into or interact with some form of docking station in order to play games on your TV.

Nintendo has previously stated that it will go on sale in March 2017.