This is a very appealing deal... (seen below) especially if you don't plan on jumping on the Nintendo Switch (at all or until you see how it fairs). Some gamers don't know where the future of the New Nintendo 3DS will be with the birth of the Nintendo Switch and we don't know either, but I don't think they'd be stupid enough to kill a juggernaut for awhile. Based on sales of this newer more powerful handheld being increased even more (if they wisely prep for the Black Friday sales... for those who don't do an annual boycott) that would be a crap load of units owned by people expecting for content to continue. So... yeah, I'd the engine continuing to run for awhile. Will the Nintendo Switch user in the end of the handheld based on the combined home console/handheld initiative? Let's see how it plays out in the road ahead, I think it would make sense. Yang gave a very sound reason for this.
New Nintendo 3DS System Available for Under $100 MSRP for the First Time on Black Friday
New Special-Edition System Comes in Black or White, Features Iconic Mushroom Kingdom Images
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- It’s a deal spelled out in black and white: For the first time ever, Nintendo’s popular hand-held New Nintendo 3DS video game system will be offered at a suggested retail price of $99.99. Two special-edition models – one black, one white, both featuring Mushroom Kingdom characters and imagery – will be available starting Nov. 25. This system, along with great software, will appeal to gift-givers and value shoppers alike.
It's a deal spelled out in black and white: For the first time ever, Nintendo's popular hand-held New Nintendo 3DS video game system will be offered at a suggested retail price of $99.99. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Nintendo has some of the best gifts for the holiday season,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Whether you’re looking for games for the whole family, or a cool new system at a great value, Nintendo has you covered.”
Once shoppers pick the system, the next step is to load up on great games. Fortunately, the Nintendo 3DS family of systems library is massive, and has options for every type of player. Some of the new and recently released games available during the holiday season include Mario Party Star Rush, which launched Nov. 4; Pokémon Sun* and Pokémon Moon*, which launch Nov. 18; Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS** which launches Dec. 2; and both YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits and YO-KAI WATCH 2: Fleshy Souls, which are now available. Shoppers can find more holiday game recommendations along with special offers, bundles and discounts by visiting Nintendo’s official Holiday Gift Guide.
Fans who want to build up their Nintendo 3DS game libraries can turn to evergreen classics like Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land or The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. At the same time, they can look to the future, knowing that a new Pikmin game for Nintendo 3DS, Ever Oasis and Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King are on the way in 2017.
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Major Miitomo Update Brings New Features and New Ways to Interact with Friends
Send Private Messages, Customize Rooms and Share in More Ways than Ever Before
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- When Nintendo’s first smart-device app, Miitomo, launched in March, it heralded a new era for Nintendo, setting the stage for future mobile games like the upcoming Super Mario Run. Miitomo is now getting a major update starting today that adds even more ways for players to express themselves and communicate with friends. After downloading the free update, users can immediately enhance their social adventures by sending private messages to any of their friends who also have the Miitomo app, customizing their in-game Mii character’s room with things like posters and Nintendo-themed wallpaper, and sharing their answers and outfits with even more Miitomo users.
Miitomo is now getting a major update starting today that adds even more ways for players to express themselves and communicate with friends. (Graphic: Business Wire)
“With its focus on fun and social interactions, Miitomowas the ideal app to signal Nintendo’s entry into the smart-device space,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This free update gives users even more ways to have fun with their friends.”
Here is a taste of some of the cool new things users can do after downloading the free Miitomo update:
- Private messages: After downloading the update, users can send private messages to anyone on their friends list. But these messages just don’t pop up in a boring old window. Users can set the expression of their Mii, and either a user’s main Mii character or a Sidekick Mii (more on that later!) will personally deliver the in-app message to the friend.
- Room customization: Rooms can be decorated with custom flooring and wallpaper, which can both be collected for free in the in-app Miitomo Drop game or by completing in-app actions. Some of the wallpaper is even inspired by some of Nintendo’s hottest franchises like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda and Metroid. Rooms can also be decorated with posters adorned with Miifoto images or even real-life photos contained on the user’s smart device. Each room can hold up to eight posters. Each poster spot holds one poster and can be purchased individually for 99 cents from the in-game store.
- Style Central: Dressing up in awesome outfits in Miitomo is a big part of the fun. With the new Style Central feature, users can submit up to three of their favorite custom outfits a day to share with other users. These other users can browse the submitted outfits to like them or try them on, and even purchase components without having to visit the in-game shop. By sharing outfits, users receive My Nintendo points that can be redeemed for fun Nintendo rewards. Visit https://my.nintendo.com/ for more information about My Nintendo.
- Answer Central: One of the main features of Miitomo is answering fun questions and sharing those answers with others. The new Answer Central hub displays a public list of questions and answers that anyone can browse or comment on. This opens up the social interactions to a much wider base.
- Sidekick Mii characters: Sidekick Mii characters are controlled by the account user, but play secondary roles to the main Mii. Sidekicks have their own rooms, can be dressed and can even be set to public or private. Up to 100 Sidekick Mii characters can be assigned to the main user.
- Easier to Use: A new timeline feature allows you to see your friends’ latest answers without the need to speak to other Mii characters. You will also be able to see your friends’ customized rooms.
For more information about Miitomo, visit https://miitomo.com.
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Nintendo News: Nintendo Download, Nov. 10, 2016: Zombies, Robots, Rhythm and Farming!
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| Exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS system, Harvest Moon: Skytree Village lets players revive the land and save a village. (Graphic: Business Wire) |
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
- Harvest Moon: Skytree Village – Exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS system, this game lets players revive the land and save a village. It features new and easy farming mechanics, updated tools, terraforming and a new animal: the Poitou Donkey. Play as a boy or girl, interact with a new cast of characters, get married and start a family.
- Virtual Console on Nintendo 3DS
- Mega Man X3 – After discovering a virus that is turning intelligent and peaceful robots known as Reploids into rogue Mavericks, scientist Dr. Doppler successfully creates an antivirus to the phenomenon. The reformed Reploids then move into Dopple Town, a place where humans and Reploids can live together in harmony. But when an outbreak occurs causing the Reploids to turn back into Mavericks, Maverick Hunters Mega Man X and Zero are sent to contain the situation. Choose either Mega Man X or Zero as you run, jump, dash, scale walls, avoid obstacles and fight enemies in eight challenging stages. At the end of each stage, defeat the boss to gain a special weapon that will aid you in the upcoming battles.
- Virtual Console on Wii U
- Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles – Swarms of undead creatures and mutated terrors rule the streets, pestilent hordes born of Umbrella's botched biowarfare research. Gather your firepower, choose various routes and pathways and prepare to face the horror as you uncover the dark truth that could take Umbrella down forever.
- Rhythm Heaven Fever – Perfect your rhythm with over 50 mini-games and remixes in this quirky, charming rhythm game. Catchy music and crazy scenarios will teach players to feel the beat. It’s easy to learn and tough to master...but aim for accurate performances, as players will be rewarded with in-game medals and bonus content.
Nintendo eShop sales:
- Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
- Great deals this week include Gunman Clive, Midnight 2 and Dan McFox: Head Hunter, plus several more. Check out the full list of deals on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U available this week at http://www.nintendo.com/games/
sales-and-deals.
- Great deals this week include Gunman Clive, Midnight 2 and Dan McFox: Head Hunter, plus several more. Check out the full list of deals on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U available this week at http://www.nintendo.com/games/
Activities:
- New My Nintendo Rewards Celebrate Metroid – The latest My Nintendo rewards are inspired by the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition, which includes the original Metroid game. Fans can redeem their My Nintendo points for discounts on digital games such as Metroid Prime: Trilogy (Wii U) and Metroid: Zero Mission (Wii U) or get a Samus theme for the Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 2DS system. Head to http://my.nintendo.com to check out the rewards today. And to learn more about the NES Classic Edition, check out its website.
- Nintendo Badge Arcade Anniversary Sale – Save big in the Nintendo Badge Arcade game this week. Let’s celebrate the first anniversary of the Nintendo Badge Arcade game with a sale on game plays. Nintendo Badge Arcade is a fun-filled, free-to-start, crane machine game that challenges you to collect badges from popular games to customize your Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu. Game plays are used to play the game. From Nov. 10 to Nov. 17, you can purchase plays for up to 50 percent off the regular price. You can also get four free plays during the week—two free plays on Thursday, Nov. 10, and another two free plays on Monday, Nov. 14. So be sure stop by and check it out. The sale starts on Nov. 10 at 3 a.m. PT and runs until Nov. 17 at 2:59 a.m. PT. Game play purchases do not apply towards My Nintendo rewards. For more information, go to: http://www.nintendo.com/games/
detail/nintendo-badge-arcade- 3ds.
Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:
- New themes this week include Animal Crossing: Falling Leaves.
Also new this week:
- Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Dangerous Road (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Dungeon Hearts DX (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
- Kutar Apple (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Kutar Concert Staff (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Kutar End Credits (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Kutar Jump Rope (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Kutar Magic Ball (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Kutar Powder Factory (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Kutar Burger Factory (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Kutar Quiz (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Kutar Ski Lift (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Kutar Tube Rider (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- SHOOT THE BALL (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
system will launch in the U.S. as part of a special bundle on 
game, two cover plates and one amiibo card at a suggested retail price of $219.99. The more compact New Nintendo 3DS system joins New Nintendo 3DS XL, which has been available since 
(sold separately) on 
launch with the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game on 
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controllers themed after Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach, three new controllers inspired by Bowser, Toad and Yoshi will launch exclusively at GameStop at a suggested retail price of $39.99 each. The Bowser and Toad controllers will launch alongside the 
game for the Wii U console on the 11th of September, while the Yoshi version will hop on the back of the 
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