SAN FRANCISCO – January 19, 2011 – Today, Ubisoft announced that it will support the upcoming launch of the Nintendo 3DS with the release of eight games in the first half of calendar year 2011. A recognized pioneer on new platforms, Ubisoft is taking advantage of the stereoscopic 3D and other innovative features of Nintendo’s new handheld console to develop a diverse lineup of games. Ubisoft’s Nintendo 3DS lineup includes new intellectual properties as well as original renditions of some of its most popular franchises such as Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® and Rayman®.
“Ubisoft is a leader in developing innovative content for Nintendo platforms and we’re thrilled to continue that tradition, offering numerous titles for all audiences out of the gate for the Nintendo 3DS,” said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. “Ubisoft’s creative teams have developed a rich and diverse line-up of games that take advantage of the amazing innovations that Nintendo has designed with its new handheld platform.”
Same trailer from Nintendo World 2011, but in English.
Launch Date: March 25, 1 2011
Price: Pricing is determinedIncluded in Hardware:
• Nintendo 3DS system
• Nintendo 3DS charging cradle
• Nintendo 3DS AC adapter
• Nintendo 3DS stylus
• SD Memory Card (2GB)
• AR Card(s) (view the cards using the outer cameras to play supported AR games)
• Quick-Start Guide
• Operations Manual (including warranty)
This information comes from a Capcom press email…
Capcom’s critically acclaimed Super Street Fighter IV is now the ultimate portable 3D fighting game, available as a launch title for the Nintendo 3DS. Packed with 35 playable characters, new modes and features including online/local Wi-Fi multiplayer, a collectible Figurine mode where 3DS units automatically battle via Street Pass, a 3D over-the-shoulder camera and customizable Simple and Pro Controls, the console experience is now even better and in the palm of your hands. Redefining the handheld fighting game experience, it is the only title to utilize the full capabilities of Nintendo’s online network at launch.
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D will deliver relentless action with players competing globally for the highest undead body count. Launching this summer, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D will include brand new mission types played out in the settings of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5, plus well the series’ most iconic characters all fully-realized in stunning 3D. Furthermore, the title will take advantage of the Wi-Fi connectivity of the Nintendo 3DS, allowing players from around the world to join forces in co-op gameplay.
Source: Capcom PR
Release Date: Spring 2011
Genre: Fighting
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Developer: CapcomThe ultimate version of Street Fighter® makes its seamless transition to the Nintendo 3DS with Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition. The console experience is now in the palm of your hand with rich new features that utilize the capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS to its fullest.
Packed with 35 playable characters, bonus stages and cinematic Ultra combos, Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition expands the action by allowing you to fight your friends around the world using Wi-Fi.
Glasses-Free 3D Gaming System Comes Packed with Features at Suggested Retail Price of $249.99
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The company that changed the world of video games with touch-screen gaming in 2004 and motion-controlled gaming in 2006 now pioneers the next dimensional shift. On March 27, Nintendo introduces portable entertainment in 3D – without the need for special glasses. The Nintendo 3DS™ system will be available in either Cosmo Black or Aqua Blue, and will have a suggested retail price of $249.99. Pricing outside the United States will be established by the local markets, but offer similar consumer value.
“Nintendo 3DS is a category of one – the experience simply doesn’t exist anywhere else,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “You have to see Nintendo 3DS to believe it. And it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before.”
It’s been a long time coming, but Nintendo has finally announced the release date and price for the 3DS. The system will arrive on March 27 for $249.99. A direct yen conversion put the system at around $300 in the U.S., so this price is quite a bit cheaper. Even more information is expected to be revealed about the 3DS today, so stay tuned.
