2DS not planned for Japan as of now
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
Nintendo announced the 2DS a few days ago, but only for western territories such as North America and Europe. Did you notice that Japan was conspicuously absent from the recent news?
As it turns out, it sounds like Nintendo doesn’t intend to sell the 2DS in the country for the time being. J-CAST, after speaking with the company, reported the following (our translation is below):
Also in Japan, “What is Nintendo doing?” is what some critics are saying, still there are Nintendo fans who want [a 2DS] just because it’s a new model. So will this even launch in Japan? When we talked with Nintendo’s public relations: this new project is being executed in America and Europe where the populations are so large, so it’s only being executed in limited countries for now. There are no plans to sell the 2DS in Japan at this time.
This is somewhat of a unique situation for Japan. Other than the Wii Mini, I can’t think of any new hardware Nintendo has introduced over the past few years that hasn’t arrived in the territory.
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team patch on the way to Japan
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Nintendo is working on a patch for Mario & Luigi: Dream Team. It’s coming soon to the Japanese 3DS eShop, though I’m sure any issues with the overseas release will be looked into as well.
Here’s what Nintendo will be fixing with the patch:
Reggie talks importance of online gaming and digital downloads, small Wii U hard drive
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IGN has posted another round of quotes from Reggie Fils-Aime. This time around, the Nintendo of America comments all about online gaming and digital downloads. You can find his full comments below.
Batman: Arkham Origins – Blackgate debut trailer
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Super Smash Bros. for 3DS screenshot (8/30/13)
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Charles Martinet appearing at Nintendo event in London next month
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Next month, Nintendo will be hosting a Mario-themed event at John Lewis on Oxford Street in London. The best part about it? Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario, will be in attendance.
The event itself will run between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM on September 7 as well 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM on September 8. Martinet will only be appearing on Saturday between 11 AM and 1 PM as well as 2 PM to 4 PM. He’ll be around for autograph and photo opportunities.
Those who attend Nintendo’s event will be able to participate in a Mario Kart 7 competition for a chance to win a trophy. Additionally, the following games will be playable:
Wii U
New Super Mario Bros. U
New Super Luigi U
Nintendo 3DS XL
Super Mario 3D Land
Mario Kart 7
Luigiās Mansion 2
New Super Mario Bros. 2
Source: Nintendo PR