Nintendo of America released a fun video yesterday that revealed their upcoming Black Friday deals. Take a look! The 2DS deal with Super Mario Maker for $79.99 (US) is a really great deal. I love that game. Also if you’re looking for a Nintendo Switch, you can’t go wrong with that deal with Mario Kart 8. What do you think of these deals?…
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Nintendo Announces 3DS Family Releases for August and September
The 3DS family has had a great summer with big releases: Ever Oasis, Hey! Pikmin, Miitopia, and the New 2DS XL. But the summer fun doesn’t stop there! Today, Nintendo announced their releases for August and September. Let’s see what they’ll release! The New 2DS XL is a cool looking system, but not everyone has enough money to get one. Perhaps, a regular 2DS is your speed? If so, you may want to hold off buying one right now. Why?…
Read MoreJapan Only (for Now?): Bubble Metal Slime New Nintendo 2DS
Last night, we reported that Nintendo would be bringing out a new system, the New Nintendo 2DS, in July. While it looks like North America will only be getting the blue/black color in NA, other regions will get some unique New 2DS designs too. For instance, Europe will be getting an Orange/White model along with the blue/black and Japan will be getting…a Bubble Metal Slime New 2DS also?! Wait, what?! Read on to find out what this Japan only (so…
Read MoreNew Nintendo 2DS XL Announced
Sorry people who want the Switch to replace the 3DS family of systems. The 3DS and 2DS are not going anywhere anytime soon. What’s my proof?! Nintendo just announced a brand new member of the 3DS family: the New Nintendo 2DS XL! Nintendo just released a trailer announcing a brand new 2DS system: the New Nintendo 2DS XL. As you see in the trailer above, the new system has a thinner top screen than the regular 3DS or New 3DS,…
Read MoreNintendo Canada Drops The Price of the 2DS
North America has already seen a price drop for the 2DS. Now Canada is getting in on the price drop action for the system. We have a press release about that and two upcoming 3DS games for the system. My dad has a 2DS. Its a really nice looking system and he likes it a lot. The 2DS is especially good for younger gamers that can’t handle the 3D yet! Of course, gamers of all ages will enjoy the system,…
Read MoreYo-Kai Watch 2 Is Coming to North American 3DS Systems in September
Nintendo announced today that Yo-Kai Watch will be coming back to the 3DS in North America. We have the full details about the sequel and my thoughts on Yo-Kai Watch below. Yo-Kai Watch 2 will be coming to North American 3DS systems on September 30th. There will be two versions of the game: Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits and Yo-Kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls. The difference between the two, according to Nintendo’s press release, is that you’ll find “rare Yo-kai…
Read MoreNintendo of America Lowers 2DS Price and Announces Two New Games
Nintendo of America announced today that they will be lowering the price of the 2DS and they announced two new 2DS/3DS games for later this year. Check out the news and my thoughts about it below! Nintendo will be lowering the price of the 2DS to $79.99 in North America. The new price will take effect on May 20th. The 2DS was already the least expensive Nintendo product at $99.99. This new price drop will most likely give the 2DS…
Read MoreUK Retailers Offering 2DS for £99
Select UK retail outlets are now selling the Nintendo 2DS for £99, according to a report from MCV. The best deal is at Argos, which not only offers the 2DS at the discounted price, but it comes with two extra games: LEGO The Lord of the Rings, and Moshi Monsters: Katsuma Unleashed. The sans 3D handheld can also be purchased for £99 online courtesy of Tesco Direct and Amazon. Those that prefer the brick and mortar experience can find this…
Read MoreThe Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Changed Due To 2DS
Eiji Aonuma, producer of Nintendo’s Zelda series, stated in a Gamespot interview that The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds had to be altered for the 2DS. The reason behind these changes is that, originally, some of the puzzles were designed to be solved by using 3D. However, when the 2DS was announced and then released, the developers had to make some changes to accommodate 2DS users. Here’s more of what Aonuma had to say on the matter: “It’s…
Read MoreNintendo Disable YouTube Comments/Ratings on 2DS Reveal
It's fair to say that the 2DS reveal has garnered mixed reactions. Some love the idea and are especially excited at the potential this has for their children, others see it as ugly and not cheap enough. Nowhere will this have got more out of hand than on YouTube, and that's only evidenced by the fact Nintendo have disabled comments and rating on the 2DS reveal trailer.
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