Nintendo 3DS Release Date and Price Revealed!

[Ciaran]

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Nintendo systems are always more expensive in Japan than they are over here. Take the DSi XL, for example. Its price at launch in Japan was ￥25,000, which is about $236, but it sold for $189.99 here, not $236. Expect a similar situation with the 3DS.

And even a $250 may sound a bit too pricy to some people, but remember what this system is capable of. It has very high specs for a portable game system, too. Not to mention that it comes with a free 2GB SD card and a charging cradle. All that more than justifies the price of the system. Look at it this way; you're going to get a LOT more out of the 3DS at its launch than the Wii, for around the same price.

Heh, how strange. Wonder why the prices drop in the US.

I still don't think I'll buy a 3DS though, they seem a bit gimmicky to me.

I think it has something to do with currency exchange rate or something... I dunno.

And I'm *censored.3.0*ing sick of hearing that word!! What the hell is "gimmicky" about the 3DS?! I can understand to an extent why people called motion control a gimmick (though it's not), but what about the 3DS is a gimmick?! And if there is a gimmick, in what way is it bad?! People seriously misuse that word way too much nowadays.

Whoaaaaaah there seabiscuit!

Was all that really necessary??

 

[Jas0n]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deep

Nintendo systems are always more expensive in Japan than they are over here. Take the DSi XL, for example. Its price at launch in Japan was ￥25,000, which is about $236, but it sold for $189.99 here, not $236. Expect a similar situation with the 3DS.

And even a $250 may sound a bit too pricy to some people, but remember what this system is capable of. It has very high specs for a portable game system, too. Not to mention that it comes with a free 2GB SD card and a charging cradle. All that more than justifies the price of the system. Look at it this way; you're going to get a LOT more out of the 3DS at its launch than the Wii, for around the same price.

Heh, how strange. Wonder why the prices drop in the US.

I still don't think I'll buy a 3DS though, they seem a bit gimmicky to me.

I think it has something to do with currency exchange rate or something... I dunno.

And I'm *censored.3.0*ing sick of hearing that word!! What the hell is "gimmicky" about the 3DS?! I can understand to an extent why people called motion control a gimmick (though it's not), but what about the 3DS is a gimmick?! And if there is a gimmick, in what way is it bad?! People seriously misuse that word way too much nowadays.

gim

 

[Tyeforce]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deep

Heh, how strange. Wonder why the prices drop in the US.

I still don't think I'll buy a 3DS though, they seem a bit gimmicky to me.

I think it has something to do with currency exchange rate or something... I dunno.

And I'm *censored.3.0*ing sick of hearing that word!! What the hell is "gimmicky" about the 3DS?! I can understand to an extent why people called motion control a gimmick (though it's not), but what about the 3DS is a gimmick?! And if there is a gimmick, in what way is it bad?! People seriously misuse that word way too much nowadays.

gim

 

[Megamannt125]

PROTIP guys:
The $300 is well worth the graphics better than the Wii, Virtual Console, ability to Multitask (like on Xbox Live), an Internet Cradle, the amazing launch lineup, possible 3G, and the cool OPTIONAL 3D feature.

 

[Psychonaut]

PROTIP guys:
The $300 is well worth the graphics better than the Wii, Virtual Console, ability to Multitask (like on Xbox Live), an Internet Cradle, the amazing launch lineup, possible 3G, and the cool OPTIONAL 3D feature.

agreed, but another protip for ya.

different people have different opinions.
also, nintendo has been one to fall short (very short) on their promises. anyone recall the game boy micro's face plates? those were little sheets of plastic, and they didn't deliver. (not a popular system, but still, how hard would it have been?)
not trying to debunk that it'll be a great system, (really wish they had that sexy purple at release, why does nintendo hold back the worthwhile things?) but I'm not getting my hopes *too* high.
more powerful integrated internet, sure. auto-downloads to rival an extremely popular/supported home console? I'll have to see for myself to believe it.

where was there talk of 3G? @_@ ]<small><small>means i have some time to finish the ace attorney series.. [/size]</small></small>

also, *censored.3.0*ing love the transferring mii's to the internet thing.
finally, a use for them beyond making people, or filling stands in wii sports/mario kart.

 

[JasonBurrows]

The Nintendo 3DS will be released on <big>February 26, 2011</big> in Japan, and in <big>March 2011</big> in North America and Europe, and it will cost <big>

 

[David]

like the look of that metal gear game.

 

[Rocketman]

Cool.

 

[David]

virtual console games they sell on wii will work with the 3ds?

 

[Mr. L]

I'd rather get a PSP 3000 for like $200.

I mean, $250 for that? No thanks, I would actually consider if it was less.

 

[Mr. L]

The Nintendo 3DS will be released on <big>February 26, 2011</big> in Japan, and in <big>March 2011</big> in North America and Europe, and it will cost <big>

 

[........]

It comes out the day before my birthday. What a stroke of luck. I can't wait for it to come to America!! ^-^

 

[Deleted User]

I come from New Zealand does anyone know how much it will be in NZ plz.

 

[Bacon Boy]

I'll post this here, too. <div class='spoiler_toggle'>Spoiler: click to toggle</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
-3DS will release in North America and Europe in March of 2011, though no price was given. In Japan, Febuary 26th at a cost of 25000 yen (approximately $298.61 in US currency

 

[Casual]

It also comes in red, and there is going to be an Animal Crossing: 3DS game coming eventually.
Although both of these facts aren't officially proven, I've seen pictures of both.

dsghj, I am so behind on electronics these days. I'm still playing Pokemon Blue. I have the original DS. I still actually own my gamecube. xP

 

[Bacon Boy]

It also comes in red, and there is going to be an Animal Crossing: 3DS game coming eventually.
Although both of these facts aren't officially proven, I've seen pictures of both.

dsghj, I am so behind on electronics these days. I'm still playing Pokemon Blue. I have the original DS. I still actually own my gamecube. xP

The Animal Crossing 3Ds is officially proven. There's no red 3DS coming out yet.

 

[Pear]

The Nintendo 3DS will be released on <big>February 26, 2011</big> in Japan, and in <big>March 2011</big> in North America and Europe, and it will cost <big>

 

[NikoKing]

That virtual console for the Gameboys has got me excited now.

 

[Mino]

Wow, that's pricey. Talk to me then if you want to find out whether or not I'm buying it.

 

[Bacon Boy]

The price is why I don't have any other DS's aside from the original. I just traded them all in for the next one once they broke.