Nintendo 3DS Release Date and Price Revealed!

[Gnome]

I came when I heard GBA emulation.

definitely saving money for this.

 

[Tyeforce]

I added a video of Mii Studio, and also corrected an error regarding Game Boy Advance games on the 3DS Virtual Console. Apparently, GBA VC games are not confirmed, but they aren't disconfirmed either.

 

[Bulerias]

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.

The average consumer doesn't give a crap about high specs. At $250, this is going to be a tough sell for the usual "hey mom, that looks cool!" situation. Not like I care though, I'm there day 1...

 

[Lisathegreat!]

This looks amazing. I wish I could get it, but it's way too exspensive, I can just wait till next Christmas when my brother gets it, obviouslyiwont. :/

 

[Tyeforce]

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.

The average consumer doesn't give a crap about high specs. At $250, this is going to be a tough sell for the usual "hey mom, that looks cool!" situation. Not like I care though, I'm there day 1...

The Wii cost $250 at launch, and look how well it sold.

Also, just for anyone who is still worried that the 3DS will cost $300, here's another piece of trivia: The Wii originally cost

 

[Psychonaut]

didn't the original DS cost about $250?

seems like a fair price, IMO. except the whole "you can get a wii for that price" deal.

 

[Bulerias]

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.

The average consumer doesn't give a crap about high specs. At $250, this is going to be a tough sell for the usual "hey mom, that looks cool!" situation. Not like I care though, I'm there day 1...

The Wii cost $250 at launch, and look how well it sold.

Also, just for anyone who is still worried that the 3DS will cost $300, here's another piece of trivia: The Wii originally cost

 

[........]

I think $250 would be worth the 3DS. I don't know if I'm getting one tough, because I've had 4 that have completely broken and I don't know if it's affordable. Baby-sitting, here I come!

 

[Pear]

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.

The average consumer doesn't give a crap about high specs. At $250, this is going to be a tough sell for the usual "hey mom, that looks cool!" situation. Not like I care though, I'm there day 1...

The Wii cost $250 at launch, and look how well it sold.

Also, just for anyone who is still worried that the 3DS will cost $300, here's another piece of trivia: The Wii originally cost

 

[Tyeforce]

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.

The average consumer doesn't give a crap about high specs. At $250, this is going to be a tough sell for the usual "hey mom, that looks cool!" situation. Not like I care though, I'm there day 1...

The Wii cost $250 at launch, and look how well it sold.

Also, just for anyone who is still worried that the 3DS will cost $300, here's another piece of trivia: The Wii originally cost

 

[Pear]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deep

The Wii cost $250 at launch, and look how well it sold.

Also, just for anyone who is still worried that the 3DS will cost $300, here's another piece of trivia: The Wii originally cost

 

[Tyeforce]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deep

A console is not a handheld. We are talking about two different markets -- one is largely children, the other is broader. I know these are some sweeping generalizations, but a $150 DS for a kid is easier to swallow than a $250 3DS w/ a screen that has been reported to have detrimental effects for those under a certain age (7, I believe?). This is really aimed at the hardcore gamer, for better or for worse. But again, I couldn't care less -- this thing has some pretty cool games coming out for it, and that's what I care about. Just wish I had time for 'em!

Since when are handhelds only for kids? The DS and Wii share a very, very similar audience. There are just about as many adults who play DS as there are adults who play Wii. And it's not like these kids are buying the 3DS themselves, anyway.

Lol dude, I'm sorry to break it to ya, but I've never seen anyone over the age of 12 in public with a handheld before.

Who says they have to play it in public?

I know many adults who have a DS. And not just young adults like me. I mean people in their 30s, 40s, or even older. Games like Brain Age and Picross 3D are the reason why the DS is so popular among the older adult population.

 

[Lisathegreat!]

My friend's dad is in his late 40's & plays Pokemon on the DS. Really... He's like a gamefreak, he doesn't suck or anything.

 

[Princess]

Awesome.
So the top for the blue one is black?
Wuuuuut.

 

[Bulerias]

Awesome.
So the top for the blue one is black?
Wuuuuut.

It has to be black for the 3D effect to function correctly, apparently.

 

[Tyeforce]

Awesome.
So the top for the blue one is black?
Wuuuuut.

It has to be black for the 3D effect to function correctly, apparently.

Ah, so that's the reason why the different models are all black on the inner top side? Where did you hear this from?

 

[Cottonball]

YES comes out in blue. im getting it.

 

[Ryan]

WTF! Fricken 250 or 300 bucks for a damn handheld system, I ain't getting that! >:[

 

[Cottonball]

WTF! Fricken 250 or 300 bucks for a damn handheld system, I ain't getting that! >:[

Probably worth it.


Plus that is so not expensive.

 

[Ron Ronaldo]

Well, now I know where all the money I'll make over breaks is going. 8]

I seriously can't wait. Obviously the price is a big turnoff for a lot of people but... I'd pay even more for it X3