This information comes from Michael Pachter…
“I thought the price point would be higher… but $249 is pretty good. I don’t think the uptake will be too quick on this. People thought the DS had a really quick uptake but that wasn’t the case actually. This is for the long haul, and DS isn’t going away; it’s targeted at a different demographic. To me, what remains to be seen is software pricing. So far, it’s a little higher in Japan and they haven’t mentioned what they’ll be here. And let’s face it – they are competing with converging devices. I think they’re aware of that but this is obviously a higher profile, full game experience as opposed to snack gaming you might see on the iPhone. There’s room for it, and of course we have to see what Sony’s going to come out with too. I’m impressed that they had the confidence to charge $249; I think that they’re going to regret it. It’s going to sell out and they’re leaving money on the table. I’m impressed that they’re this consumer friendly – that really matters. So it’s not shareholder friendly, but consumers are going to love the $249 price point. We can call bullsh*t on Reggie [Fils-Aime] a lot, but I actually agree with him. If you explain the feature set to most consumers, they would say $300 or more. So $249 is a bargain, and I think this thing is going to be on eBay for $500 immediately. I think the biggest problem they’ll have is that you’ll never see one in stores in 2011. It’ll be sold out forever. We’ll get like a million or 1.25 million, and so will Europe, and those will be gone in weeks. Let’s hope they can make 2 million a month and ship 800,000 a month to the U.S. so consumers have a prayer of getting one by Christmas. I think the software lineup is impressive and everything I’ve seen here so far is really good. My favorite so far is that over-the-shoulder Street Fighter – that’s real 3D! The content’s great, and 30 titles in the first two months is double what you’d normally see from a product launch. I’m especially impressed by how many different third-parties are supporting it, because you’ve seen the third parties shying away from the Wii the last couple years, but it’s nice to see them coming back. Interestingly, you’re not seeing the U.S. [publishers] here… it’s been Ubisoft and the Japanese guys, and EA but only with one title (Madden). But there’s no reason why Activision, THQ, EA and so on wouldn’t embrace this. Overall, great price point, great content… my take is that consumers win.”
I don’t know about you guys, but I’m just relieved the 3DS won’t cost $300. I thought that would be a real possibility, and if not, I figured it might be priced at around $275.
This is more or less the same video from Nintendo World, though it contains a few changes.
I did my best to make the title super difficult to read and rhyme. I think I did an okay job! Anyway, there was some news I was supposed to post or something… Oh, yea:
Bill Trinen, everyone’s favorite translator and Nintendo representative, has revealed today that you can indeed move your Mii’s from your Wii onto the 3DS, but Miis created on the 3DS cannot be moved back to the Wii.
“You can send your Miis from your Wii to your 3DS. But, because the Mii Maker on the Nintendo 3DS is a more robust program and has newer features, like hairstyles and eyes and things like that, the Miis you create there can’t go back to the Wii,” – NOA product marketing manager Bill Trinen
Hey, fine by me! As soon as I get my 3DS, the Wii is not going to be played for at least a month anyway.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D takes the Nintendo 64 classic – one of the most critically acclaimed games ever made – and returns it to the Nintendo 3DS system with the added depth and realism of stunning, glassesfree 3D visuals. In this game, Link sets off on a legendary journey through time to stop Ganondorf, the Gerudo King of Thieves who is seeking the Triforce, a holy relic that gives its holder ultimate power.
The graphical upgrades and three-dimensional depth breathe new life into the expansive world of Hyrule. An improved and intuitive interface, coupled with the easier navigation offered by playing in a world with 3D visuals, give players better control as they solve puzzles, travel through time and explore this immersive world. Whether you’re a first-time player or a regular visitor to Hyrule, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is a new adventure for everyone.
What started out as a tech-demo for Nintendo DS is now a new action-packed submarine combat game from Nintendo that immerses players in the 3D action with unique game controls and lush 3D environments. In Steel Diver, the player can choose from three different submarines, each with touch-screen control panels that players will have to master to guide them through treacherous undersea caverns while engaging enemy submarines, dodging depth charges and battling massive sea creatures. Steel Diver also takes advantage of the built-in gyroscope of the Nintendo 3DS system. The combination of 3D game play and one-of-a-kind controls makes for an immersive combination that must be experienced to be believed.
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Use touch-screen controls to guide submarines through lush, undersea 3D environments.
Branching paths, split-second decisions and attacks from enemy ships make for a thrilling undersea adventure.
STAR FOX 64 3D – FACTS
The Star Fox team triumphantly returns to one of its greatest missions with the remake of Star Fox 64 in full 3D. The entire Star Fox universe spreads out realistically into the depths of the Nintendo 3DS screen while the 3D visuals give the player a clearer grasp of distance and position. This makes the game more approachable and intuitive, thereby allowing players to focus on the action. Star Fox 64 3D also puts the two screens of the Nintendo 3DS system to use, with the top screen featuring 3D game play and the bottom screen displaying the various characters and their dialogue.
Features:
3D update of Star Fox 64: A complete graphical update brings a Nintendo classic into the glasses-free 3D age.
