It was initially thought that retailers would sell 3DS games similarly for package and download versions. But based on what’s been occurring thus far, shops have been offering the download release at a lower price point.

Here are two “case studies” for New Super Mario Bros. 2:

Joshin Web

– MSRP for the package and download versions: ¥4,800
– Discount available for package version: ¥4,130 (tax-inclusive)
– Discount available for downloadable version: ¥4,580 (tax-inclusive)
– Joshin Web also gives package version buyers more points back (124 points for the package version vs. 46 for the download version)

Furu 1 Online

– ¥4,179 for the package version and ¥4,559 for the download version
– Package buyers get ¥250 worth of points back while download buyers get just ¥46

Not much is different for Onitore. Japanese retailers are setting similar prices for the title.

Consumers will also have the option to purchase downloadable versions of 3DS titles directly from the eShop. Doing so won’t provide consumers with any points back though, and they’ll have to pay the full MSRP.

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Mario Kart 7 Now on Tour with Big Time Rush, Nickelodeon’s Music Sensation

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I’ll just leave this here quickly…

Attendees of Nationwide Big Time Summer Tour Go Hands-On with Mario Kart 7 for Nintendo 3DS, Enjoy Exclusive Big Time Rush-Themed Content
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Throughout the summer, Big Time Rush—the teen music phenomenon that stars in Nickelodeon’s hit television series Big Time Rush—is working with Nintendo to offer free hands-on demos of Mario Kart 7 for the Nintendo 3DS system at select stops during the band’s “Big Time Summer Tour.” After weeks of rehearsal and hours of game-play time, the band kicked off the tour on July 5 in Columbus, Ohio, and is currently traveling throughout the United States. From now until Aug. 5, attendees of select Big Time Rush concerts can visit Nintendo 3DS demo stations and experience the game’s wild Mario-themed action, multiplayer features and kart customization options firsthand.
A Mario Kart 7 sampling station and mobile sampling teams will be available at participating concert venues, giving fans a unique chance to play the game, enjoy special photo opportunities and compete for prizes. Fans will also be able to download Mii characters based on the members of Big Time Rush—Kendall, Logan, James and Carlos. Additionally, fans who bring their own Nintendo 3DS systems to the concerts will be able to wirelessly access content for Nintendo 3DS via Nintendo Zone hotspots. Additionally, viewers can currently see Big Time Rush in the television ad campaign for Mario Kart 7.

Media Create software sales (7/16 – 7/22)

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01./00. [WII] Kirby’s Dream Collection: Special Edition (Nintendo) {2012.07.19} (¥3.800) – 100.286 / NEW
02./01. [NDS] Pokemon Black 2 / White 2 (Pokemon Co.) {2012.06.23} (¥4.800) – 92.178 / 2.381.586 (-25%)
03./00. [3DS] Rune Factory 4: A Fantasy Harvest Moon (Marvelous Entertainment) {2012.07.19} (¥5.229) – 85.955 / NEW
04./00. [PSP] Digimon World Re:Digitize (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.07.19} (¥5.230) – 85.817 / NEW
05./00. [PS3] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2012 (Konami) {2012.07.19} (¥6.980) – 62.740 / NEW
06./02. [3DS] Taiko no Tatsujin: Chibi Dragon to Fushigi na Orb (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.07.12} (¥5.040) – 31.741 / 97.202 (-52%)
07./00. [PSP] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2012 (Konami) {2012.07.19} (¥5.250) – 28.142 / NEW
08./00. [PSP] New Class of Heroes Mono: Toki no Gakuen (Acquire) {2012.07.19} (¥5.980) – 19.284 / NEW
09./00. [PSP] Warriors Orochi 3 Special (Koei Tecmo) {2012.07.19} (¥6.090) – 18.136 / NEW
10./00. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2012 (Konami) {2012.07.19} (¥6.480) – 16.837 / NEW
11./00. [PSP] Record of Agarest War Mariage # (Compile Heart) {2012.07.19} (¥6.090) – 14.556 / NEW
12./00. [PSP] Toki no Kizuna: Sekigahara Kitan # (Idea Factory) {2012.07.19} (¥6.090) – 13.667 / NEW
13./04. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry’s Wonderland 3D # (Square Enix) {2012.05.31} (¥5.490) – 12.820 / 825.273 (-30%)
14./09. [WII] Mario Party 9 (Nintendo) {2012.04.26} (¥5.800) – 10.969 / 492.383 (+21%)
15./00. [PSP] Ailu de Puzzle (Capcom) {2012.07.19} (¥2.990) – 10.738 / NEW
16./05. [3DS] Little Battlers eXperience: Explosive Boost (Level 5) {2012.07.05} (¥4.400) – 10.244 / 82.750 (-44%)
17./00. [3DS] Tousouchuu: Shijou Saikyou no Hunter-Tachi Kara Nigekire! (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.07.05} (¥5.040) – 9.603 / 40.279
18./06. [PSP] Toriko: Gourmet Survival! 2 (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.07.05} (¥5.230) – 9.494 / 63.322 (-37%)
19./03. [3DS] Pocket Soccer League: Calciobit (Nintendo) {2012.07.12} (¥4.800) – 8.685 / 35.134 (-67%)
20./07. [3DS] Etrian Odyssey IV: Denshou no Kyojin (Atlus) {2012.07.05} (¥6.279) – 7.217 / 117.362 (-51%)

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Updated Nintendo release schedule – July 2012

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Not a whole lot new here… but it’s certainly nice seeing “Fire Emblem” on that list for North America and Europe.

More Dragon Quest X 3DS app details and first screenshots

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Square Enix officially announced “Dragon Quest X Convenient Tool For Adventurers On the Go: Vol.1” today, a 3DS application that works in conjunction with the company’s upcoming RPG.

The first screenshots of the tool have been posted below, along with an overview of its functions.

Post Office

– Write letters on your 3DS and send them to friends

Travelers Bazaar

– View all the items that are up for sale at the bazaars on the various continents
– Can’t purchase items here

Friend Information

– See if your friends are currently playing Dragon Quest X

Support Ally Employment Information

– See how much your character is being employed by others as a support ally

Street Pass/Double Street Pass

– Exchange data with other 3DS users through StreetPass
– “Double StreetPass”: StreetPassing with a player both through your 3DS and within Dragon Quest X
– If you carry out a Double StreetPass, something nice will happen

Thanks to 4Him for the tip.

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