Donkey Kong, will be released before the end of the year.
#3DS S FREE#
Ten free NES titles, including Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong Jr., Balloon Fight, Ice Climber, and The Legend of Zelda, will be released September 1, and 10 Game Boy Advance games, including Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Metroid Fusion, WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames, and Mario vs. ET on August 11 is automatically registered to receive 20 free titles from the online store. Any 3DS unit that connects to the Nintendo eShop before 11:59 p.m. So what about those who purchased the 3DS prior to August 12? Those Nintendo loyalists are getting an interesting bonus.
#3DS S INSTALL#
The new $169.99 price tag is a whopping 32 percent dip that aims to increase the platform's install base and ready the market for the holiday season, a span of time that promises a highly anticipated-albeit predictable-crop of titles including new entries in franchises like Super Mario, Mario Kart, Star Fox, and Luigi's Mansion.
#3DS S PORTABLE#
That said, we still think there is a market for the unique, intimate, and noncasual experience that big-budget portable video games can offer players of all ages.Īfter just a little over four months, Nintendo has changed its philosophy with the 3DS by announcing a price drop set to take place on August 12. It's becoming increasingly important to offer some sort of all-in-one solution, and while there are plenty of extras inside (and coming down the road), the 3DS won't be making phone calls anytime soon. Of course it's safe to say that someone coming from a DSi XL will certainly feel like the 3DS' screens are tiny, when in fact they're almost identical to the DS Lite's.Īt the 3DS' launch in March 27, 2011, Nintendo offered a $250 gaming-focused device with limited functionality beyond just games, which may not be as easy a sale as it would have been, say, five years ago. We'd be shocked if the 3DS didn't see its fair share of upgrades and redesigns, so we'll compare those models with their DS brethren when the time comes. It goes without saying that the portable gaming landscape has drastically shifted since the original DSes were released, with some serious competition coming from the iPhone, iPad, Android, and other mobile platforms-though we can't recall any Nintendo employee or PR representative ever muttering the word "Apple." While touch-screen gaming is certainly a different experience from conventional button-based applications, the public has embraced the former with open arms thanks to its practical and economical advantages.Īny comparisons to the last DS generation in our review will be aimed at the DS Lite, primarily because the two are so similar in design. But ultimately it seems that Nintendo and its developers will decide whether the 3DS will be a worthy successor to the original DS franchise. There are a few problems we'll discuss that may ultimately dictate or prevent a purchase, in addition to what can only be described as a disappointing and lackluster launch lineup.
It's certainly an impressive piece of hardware, and at times the 3D effect is simply dazzling. We've been getting a healthy amount of hands-on time with the 3DS since the start of 2011 and have put the system through its paces. The company hailed the device as the first portable console to ever display a 3D image without the need for special glasses. At E3 2010, the world found out just what Nintendo had up its sleeve with the introduction of the Nintendo 3DS. With such an accomplishment achieved with the DS, Nintendo really had its work cut out when it came time for a successor. There's no debating that the DS is the most successful portable console ever made and is neck and neck alongside the PlayStation 2 as the best-selling console overall. The Nintendo DS and the many iterations that followed have combined to sell approximately 145 million units worldwide since the original debuted in 2004. We've updated our review to reflect this price change, other deals in the Nintendo Ambassador Program, and new functionalities. Meanwhile, those who have already purchased the 3DS at the higher price will be eligible to receive 20 free downloadable eShop games. Editors' note: As of August 12, 2011, Nintendo is lowering the price of the 3DS from $249.99 to $169.99.
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