Electronic Entertainment Expo 1996

Electronic Entertainment Expo 1996 was the second Electronic Entertainment Expo. It ran from May 16 to May 18 of 1996 in Los Angeles, California. The most noteworthy event during the show was Nintendo unveiling the Nintendo 64 as well as its launch title Super Mario 64.

Events

 * The Nintendo 64 and Super Mario 64 are unveiled. Visitors were given a chance to play the game. Wave Race 64 and Pilotwings 64 were also on the show floor.
 * Nintendo announces that the price of the Virtual Boy was dropped to $100. Soon after the company would discontinue the failed system.
 * The Game Boy Pocket was announced. It was 35% smaller than the Game Boy but would not include games made specifically for it.