If you bought your 3DS before August 12 you are still eleigible to join the Ambassador Program to receive 20 free games. If you were among those who missed the deadline to join the Ambassador Programme, by accessing the eShop before August 12, Nintendo has provided details about how to qualify on its official website. [ Read More ]
The planned price-drop for the Nintendo 3DS is now in effect. The 3DS has fallen from $249.99 to $169.99 at all major retailers. Several retailers lowered the price on the handheld system before the official cut today and some, such as Best Buy, are offering price matching for 3DS systems bought prior to the price drop.
The new Flare Red color for the Nintendo 3DS will be released in Japan on July 14th. Last year at E3 they did display a red 3DS but this one is a bit darker then what was shown. Either way its a very beautiful looking piece of gaming fun.
Since its debut in Japan on Feb 26th, the Nintendo 3DS has sold 1 Million units. It only took 13 weeks to get there but it did take longer then its Nintendo DS counterpart which only took 4 weeks to reach that milestone. We do have to give them credit because they did launch [ Read More ]
Sony’s new handheld system the Playstion Vita, wowed everyone with their great specs and a $250 price tag. Many speculators thought the system might go for as high as $400. This would most definitely put a damper on things with Nintendo’s 3DS handheld. The Vita does have more specs then the 3DS counterpart and having [ Read More ]
It had been removed, however it’s back, the red-colored Flare for the 3DS is striking Japan in this summer season. Many lamented there only being two 3DS colours at launch, Aqua Blue and Cosmos Black. But Nintendo hasn’t taken long to announce a third color, and it’s one we’re familiar with. Nintendo Japan has announced [ Read More ]
Shigeru Miyamoto the creater of The Legend of Zelda has amazing news for the 3DS. He has been a part of the series for 25 years now and he is bringing us more news for fans of the genre. Today Links Awakening will be available today at the eShop. The legend of Zelda OCarina of [ Read More ]
Ouch Nintendo fans. Looks like Ridge Racer 3D has been fallen victim to a glitch it the update. You may have already heard about the new 3DS update. Which includes a web browswer, and the eShop. Nintendo has made an official statement regarding the matter. Accompanying the system update available on June 6, it has [ Read More ]
Starting today in time for E3, Nintendo has readied their systems for an update. If you’ve downloaded Nintendo DSiWare games and applications on your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system, you can now transfer most of those games to your Nintendo 3DS system after performing the latest system update. Over 350 games in [ Read More ]
A report from market research firm IHS iSuppli estimates a total bill-of-materials for the device at $100.71. Adding the cost of manufacturing the unit brings the total to $103.25, the firm estimates. Nintendo (NTDOY 33.82, -0.21, -0.62%) (JP:7974 22,470, +90.00, +0.40%) launched the 3DS in the U.S. market on Sunday, about a month after [ Read More ]