Original 3DS seemingly discontinued in the west
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments
The original 3DS appears to have been phased out by Nintendo in North America and Europe. It’s practically impossible to find on retailer sites like Toys “R” Us, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. Nintendo’s own website does not sell regular 3DS systems either.
There are listings for the original 3DS on GameStop’s website, though you can’t purchase one online and finding a system in store is next to impossible. Destructoid has also heard from local GameStop employees that Nintendo had outright discontinued the system, and they would no longer be receiving new stock.
The situation is similar in the UK. GameStop’s UK website and retailer GAME only show “new” results for the 3DS XL and the 2DS.
With the 3DS XL and 2DS on the market, it makes sense to phase out the original 3DS. We also have the New 3DS coming sometime this year!
Protect Me Knight 2 themes arrive on January 14 (Japan)
Posted on 10 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Two different Protect Me Knight 2 (Mamotte Knight) themes will be available in Japan starting on January 14 at 200 yen each.
There will also be a soundtrack available on February 22.
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UK software sales (Week ending 1/3) – Wii U/3DS charts
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:
Wii U
1. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Nintendo
2. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
3. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
4. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. U – Nintendo
6. Bayonetta 2 – Nintendo
7. Nintendo Land – Nintendo
8. Hyrule Warriors – Nintendo
9. LEGO Batman 3 – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. Just Dance 2015 – Ubisoft
3DS
1. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
2. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Nintendo
3. Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo
4. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
5. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
6. Frozen: Olaf’s Quest – GSP/Avanquest
7. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo
8. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
9. LEGO Batman 3 – Warner Bros. Interactive
10. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask – Nintendo
Source: Chart-Track
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UK software sales (Week ending 1/3)
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Famitsu readers vote on the top news stories of 2014 and more
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Last month, Famitsu conducted a poll on its website about the year 2014. The results were published in the magazine’s most recent issue.
Here’s how readers voted on the most noticeable news of 2014:
1. The announcement of Dragon Quest Heroes for PS4/PS3 (218 votes)
2. New Nintendo 3DS systems will be released on 11th of October (169 votes)
3. PlayStation 4 sells 322,083 systems during first 2 launch days (151 votes)
4. Youkai Watch sells one million copies (136 votes)
5. Atlus Co., Ltd. starts business from first of April [reorganization after SEGA bought the company] (94 votes)
6. Super Smash Bros. will be released during summer for 3DS and the Wii U version during winter (87)
7. The shocking announcement of Monster Hunter 4G (71)
8. The announcement of Project Morpheus for PS4 (60)
9. The formal introduction of Kan Colle Kai for PS Vita (55)
10. Stating “we want to announce a new game” in the live event of SaGa series (52)
11. The announcement of Theatrhythm Dragon Quest
12. Persona 5 launching at the same time for PS4 and PS3
13. Final Fantasy VII arriving on PS4
14. Splatoon, a title with a new style in third-person shooters, arriving on Wii U
15. The announcement of PoPoLoCrois Farm Story
16. The Legend of Legacy, a perfect new RPG, coming from splendid staff
17. The announcement of Pokken
18. Etrian Mystery Dungeon launching 15th of March 2015
19. Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire launching in November worldwide
20. The announcement of Bloodborne
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Pre-order updates (1/4/15)
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
Wii U
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Splatoon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Kirby and The Rainbow Curse – Amazon, Best Buy
Mario Party 10 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
3DS
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker – Amazon, GameStop
Etrian Mystery Dungeon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Collector’s Edition – Amazon, GameStop
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Fossil Fighters: Frontier – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Story of Seasons – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Amiibo
Meta Knight – Best Buy
Sonic – Best Buy, GameStop
Toon Link – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Sheik – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shulk – GameStop (exclusive)
Mega Man – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Bowser – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
King Dedede – King Dedede, Best Buy, GameStop
Ike – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Video: Beating the Pac-Man exploit in Smash Bros. with R.O.B.
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Looks like the Pac-Man exploit in Smash Bros. can be beaten after all! You’ll just need to use R.O.B. to take down the competition.
A look at the Game & Watch, Duck Hunt amiibo in Smash Bros.
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Remember: every single character in Super Smash Bros. should be getting its own amiibo, so it shouldn’t come as a major surprise that we’re able to see some roster inclusions that don’t have figures yet. Of course, the only way to get access to amiibo like Game & Watch and Duck Hunt is by manipulating the game.
Video: Smash Bros. exploit allows Pac-Man team to travel high in the sky
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii U | 6 Comments
Well, this isn’t good! Smash Bros. fans have managed to find an exploit that allows a team of two Pac-Man players to essentially become untouchable during matches. It’s done with the trampoline move, in which they bounce one another up into the sky. View a video of the exploit above.
Storing 3DS games in… a Godiva chocolate box
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Are you not satisfied with the current 3DS game card cases that are available? Then perhaps you’ll think about storing your cartridges in a Godiva assorted chocolate box!
This is about as random as it gets, but the box is apparently quite good at storing 3DS games strangely enough. Up to 16 titles can be held in the box.