Update: A press release from the planners of CES, the Consumer Electronics Association, states that the announcement that Nintendo of America would be exhibiting at the show was made in error. Nintendo has meeting rooms booked only.

Nintendo have been announced as an exhibitor at CES 2011, the first time they will attend the event for 16 years. The Consumer Electronics Show is the world's largest consumer technology trade show and is known for new product announcements. Next year it takes place between January 6-9.

Other companies announced to be exhibiting within the 9,800 square feet Gaming Showcase include AMD, HP, Intel, Lenovo, LevelUp, Logitech, Microsoft, Nintendo, Nokia and Sony.

With the Nintendo 3DS launching in March 2011, it is likely to be the focus of Nintendo's display.