North America 3DS Release: 27th March, $249

By Jorge Ba-oh 19.01.2011 13

North America 3DS Release: 27th March, $249 on Nintendo gaming news, videos and discussion

Nintendo of America also got together the press at the grand old city of New York, announcing launch plans and pricing for the 3DS in the country.

The new Nintendo 3DS is launching in the US on 27th March, with a recommend retailer price of $249. There’ll be two colour varieties for the launch, the sublime Aqua Blue edition, joined by the 3DS in Cosmo Black.

Inside the box you’ll get the console, matching accessories, augmented reality cards and your usual documentation to get up and running.

As for the games... During the launch period 3DS adopters in the US can grab hold of the following software to enjoy in 3D on the move:

Nintendo 3DS North America Launch Titles


Pilotwings Resort
Nintendogs + Cats
Steeldiver
Dead or Alive
Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D
Madden NFL
Super Street Fighter IV 3D
Asphalt 3D
Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D
Ridge Racer 3D
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

More details to come - be sure to check out our live twitter updates from the event and media updates throughout the day.

What do you think about the Nintendo 3DS release date and price in North America? Will you be one of the early adopters of the new 3D system? What launch titles are worthy of your pennies?

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WP-Final is offline. WP-Final 19.01.2011#1

They didn't reveal a price for europe. It's retailer set. WTF!?!?

 
Lrrr is offline. Lrrr 19.01.2011#2

So, is it 249 or 299?

 
SirLink is offline. SirLink 19.01.2011#3

Yeah, what the hell?

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Echoes221 is offline. Echoes221 19.01.2011#4

Fixed the news post Smilie Sounds good and europe gets it before!

 
Glenjamin is offline. Glenjamin 19.01.2011#5

Awesome, I was hoping that $249 would be the price point.

 
Vorash Kadan 19.01.2011#6

HAH $250 like I said!!Smilie And it's comming out in late March like I predicted as well cool, I am psychic.Smilie

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Yoshindo1 is offline. Yoshindo1 19.01.2011#7

Day one buy for me, in either color for all I care. And the price is what many thought it would be. I really want to know what Virtual Console games there will be at launch. Mario Land and Link's Awakening would be great.

 
J4K is offline. J4K 19.01.2011#8

I probably would have been there day one for $200. For $250 though, they better have solid online and good launch games. Otherwise I'll wait until Decemberish.

 
bornforthis43 is offline. bornforthis43 19.01.2011#9

Great price, I thought it was gonna sell for 300 dollars.

 
PMD is offline. PMD 19.01.2011#10

Knowing Nintendo consoles, it won't drop in price for a long time. So that means day 1 for me too (as long as I can get one).

 
Parkrer is offline. Parkrer 20.01.2011#11

Mercenaries day one oh man ;p Smilie

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crackedthesky is offline. crackedthesky 20.01.2011#12

Honestly, the launch line-up isn't too great. The only one I remotely care about is Mercenaries.

But I probably won't be able to get a 3DS for a few months anyway, so I guess it's all good. Also, I imagine that Nintendo of America wants to milk Pokémon Black and White for as long as possible, so releasing the best 3DS games out the gate wouldn't be too wise Smilie

Date and price are pretyy much expected. Launch colors, not so much. No red system? Wtf? They've been flopping a red 3DS in my face for six months, and now they tell me I can't have it? Poo. It would match my DS so well. The blue one's not bad, though.

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wolvesgod (forgot pw) (guest) 20.01.2011#13

Hey one question I wanted to ask the news reporters, of cubed 3.

Did you guys have any eye problems, like people were claiming others did, I mean if you didn't you should say you didn't to try and end the stupid stereotype from stupid fan boys.

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