There have been plenty of rumors about the New 3DS’ overseas launch over the past few days. During today’s Nintendo Direct, all speculation was finally confirmed, as it’s been announced that the portable will be launching in the west on February 13.
New Nintendo 3DS XL is coming to the U.S. on 2/13 at a suggested retail price of $199.99! #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/sAjWzoLEoL
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 14, 2015
From 13/02, stream Kirby, Pokemon and Inazuma Eleven on the Nintendo Anime Channel – a free download on #3DS #eShop pic.twitter.com/KxuFEP6ztU
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) January 14, 2015
Xenoblade Chronicles X now has a Japanese release date. During today’s Nintendo Direct, it was announced that the game will ship on April 29. It remains on track for 2015 in the west.
Buy the #WiiU or #3DS version of the new Mario vs. Donkey Kong game & get the other version free! The games launch 3/5. #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 14, 2015
Only a few months until #Splatoon is here! The game launches exclusively for #WiiU in May. #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/Stb2MpYluf
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 14, 2015
You are not ready: Download the new #HyruleWarriors DLC on 2/5 and play as Tingle. PLAYABLE TINGLE! #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/2LFQxtOLFT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 14, 2015
BANDAI NAMCO's Harada-san is making Project Treasure: a #WiiU exclusive, free to download 4-player co-op action game pic.twitter.com/YgMi4VZ2IF
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) January 14, 2015
Next Smash Bros. amiibo
– Robin, Lucina, Pac-Man, Wario, Ness, Charizard
– These are out on Spring
Super Mario amiibo series
– Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Toad
– Launches alongside Mario Party 10
– Out March 20 (new amiibo and Mario Party)
– Mario Party 10 works with 9 amiibo
– Special Mario Party 10 bundle with Super Mario amiibo
– In Mario Party 10, use amiibo to unlock themed game pieces and game boards
– Games supporting the Classic Controller can also be played using the GamePad controller
– Mario Galaxy 2 available today
– Punch-Out!! on January 29
– Metroid Prime Trilogy on January 29
– Will be available for half price for one week after their release dates
– More Wii titles coming to the eShop