Standard New 3DS coming to North America in Animal Crossing bundle, Hyrule Edition New 3DS XL
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Update 3 (9/1): Bumped to the top. The Hyrule Edition New 3DS XL bundle has sold out as well.
Update 2: The Hyrule Edition New 3DS XL has sold out. However, GameStop is now selling a bundle with Zelda: Tri Force Heroes for $240.
Update: You can reserve the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer New 3DS bundle on GameStop here. Additionally, the Hyrule Edition New 3DS XL can be reserved here. If you’re having issues with GameStop’s pages, try adding either system to your cart through the search page here.
Here’s a small image of the latter system:
Original (8/31): The standard New 3DS is finally coming to North America, Nintendo announced at the GameStop Managers Conference today.
Nintendo will be offering the system as part of a bundle with Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. Included in the package is the New 3DS, the game, two cover plates, and one amiibo cards. Pricing is set at $219.99. Just like Happy Home Designer, the new bundle launches on September 25.
In other news, a Hyrule Edition New 3DS XL system will be sold exclusively in GameStop stores on October 30 for $199.99. It’s gold-colored and features an intricate Hylian Crest on the front.
Nintendo also reconfirmed news that we heard earlier today: Bowser and Toad Wii Remote Plus controllers are due out on September 11, while the Yoshi version will arrive on October 16. All three are GameStop exclusives and cost $39.99 each. Consumers can add $10 to their eShop accounts and get the new Bowser AR card at no additional cost, which can be used in the free Photos with Mario app.
Head past the break for today’s full announcement.
Video shows the Animal Crossing amiibo cards Colllectors Album
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A new video from Nintendo of France gives us a first look at the Animal Crossing amiibo cards Colllectors Album, which is coming to Europe. Check it out below.
Amazon not planning pre-orders for latest amiibo
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Amazon has no plans to hold pre-orders for the upcoming amiibo, a representative from the retailer has confirmed. All of the figures will simply be added to Amazon’s website on September 11 during normal business hours. Given how the wave 4 and Palutena amiibo were handled, this news shouldn’t come as a big surprise.
European Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash boxart
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We now have the European boxart for Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash – see above. Like in North America, consumers will have the option to purchase the standalone game or an amiibo bundle.
Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash arrives in Europe on November 6.
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Modern 8-bit Mario officially Walmart exclusive in Canada
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As expected, the 30th Anniversary Mario Modern Color amiibo will be exclusive to Walmart in Canada. That information comes from one of the retailer’s latest circular. Chances are that this figure will be exclusive in North America as well, but we’ll keep you updated.
It also seems that the Dr. Mario amiibo is a Walmart exclusive in Canada. In the Unitd States, the figure is only available at Target.
Best Buy kicks off new 4-hour sale, discounts 3DS items and eShop cards
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Best Buy has initiated a new 4-hour sale on its website. Discounted items include the New 3DS XL with charger and Xenoblade Chronicles 3D for $220 (save $40), Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. for $20 (save $20), and 10 percent off eShop cards.
You can find the full lineup of deals here. What’s listed is valid until 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT.
PDP Wired Fight Pad – Zero Suit Samus packaging
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Amazon Spain has posted the packaging for the PDP Wired Fight Pad – Zero Suit Samus edition. We’ve posted it above.
GameStop is currently taking pre-orders for the controller in North America. On the retailer’s website, it’s listed for a September 15 release.
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Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer footage
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Polygon has footage up from the English build of Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. Take a look at the video below.
Yacht Club Games doesn’t have much to say about rumors of Shovel Knight in Smash Bros.
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Rumors recently circulated about Shovel Knight potentially coming to Smash Bros. It’s not yet known if there’s any truth to the speculation, and as expected, Yacht Club Games doesn’t have much to say on the matter.
When asked by iDigitalTimes about the rumors, the studio’s Sean Velasco simply said: “No, we don’t have anything to say about that.”
Velasco again touched on the Shovel Knight amiibo as well, and explained how this is something the studio is prepared for.
“We’re the first third-party amiibo being made. Nintendo, they do this thing where they go to developers and tell them what’s next. We brought up amiibo, and they gave us a run-down of everything. We never thought we could do a third-party amiibo, but that’s what Nintendo’s plan was.”
“We already have a pretty big merchandise wing at Yacht Club. We make shovels and shirts and toys and things. We already had this set up to make something like this, and it was right in our wheelhouse. We’re manufacturing and distributing the thing ourselves, but Nintendo is there with oversight. They’ve helped us out every step of the way. We’ve been working on this deal for a year now, so it’s exciting to be able to tell everyone ‘here it is!'”
First Ace Attorney 6 scans, details
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The first scans of Ace Attorney 6 have surfaced from this week’s issue of Famitsu.
According to the magazine, the game takes place outside of Japan. Phoenix Wright has come to the unnamed country for a reason, but he gets involved with another case. Residents of the country apparently believe in the spirits of the dead. A big Water Mirror (mizukagami) can be seen in their courtrooms on the floor. On the upper 3DS screen, there are images and words floating in the water. The touch screen seems to show part of a testimony and the option to present something.
Famitsu also introduces us to a boy who goes by the name (roughly) Bokto Tsuani. Bokto is a monk-in-training who works as a tour guide to make some money. It’s said that after starting his tour-guide-talk, he can’t be stopped.
