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magus113 07-28-2011 06:40 AM
Nintendo 3DS Price Drop; Free Games for Early Adopters
 
Well not only is this a big move for Nintendo to compete with the upcoming PS Vita, but this also seems like a means to bring up those sales numbers.

The Nintendo 3DS is getting dropped to $170 USD on August 12th. We all knew it was coming, but I didn't know it was coming so soon.

As a means to try and drive up sales, Nintendo is giving out a bunch of free games that will be coming to the eShop. Joystiq has the conditions and some of the free games listed on their site:

Quote:
Those who own a 3DS and connect to the Nintendo eShop before 11:59PM EST on August 11 will be automatically enrolled into the "Nintendo 3DS Ambassador" program.

3DS ambassadorial duties mostly involve playing a bunch of free games. The status grants you access to 10 free NES Virtual Console games on September 1 before their general release (these include The Legend of Zelda, Balloon Fight and Ice Climber), along with 10 more Game Boy Advance Virtual Console games by the end of 2011. The GBA games -- like Yoshi's Island, Super Mario Advance 3, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Metroid Fusion, WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames and Mario vs. Donkey Kong -- will not be available to anyone else.
Nintendo's line-up for the 3DS during the holidays is probably gonna help drive sales as well. I mean we have Star Fox 64 3D in September (with no online multiplayer; I'm still pissed about that), Kid Icarus: Uprising, Super Mario Land 3D in November and the new Mario Kart in December. So while it also seems like an act of desperation on their part, the price drop makes sense as well.

Blix 07-28-2011 10:05 AM
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Now I can afford one. I can find a way to make some extra money on the side to get it. But I'll wait till there are more fun games.

magus113 07-28-2011 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Blix (Post 277699)
Now I can afford one. I can find a way to make some extra money on the side to get it. But I'll wait till there are more fun games.
Well my list for 3DS games coming up are Star Fox 64 3D, Super Mario Land 3D, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked, and Mario Kart for now.

Mario Kart should be enough of an incentive for me. The handheld Mario Karts have always been great.

BreakABone 07-28-2011 10:43 AM
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Gah, now it went from maybe when Paper Mario/Super Mario 3DS drop to... well looks like getting one soon

Vampyr 07-28-2011 12:53 PM
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Still holding out for the next version.

Jason1 07-28-2011 06:20 PM
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Yea, I am probably going to hold off for the next version as well.

Vampyr 07-29-2011 11:32 AM
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I hope the new version comes out soon though, I want to play Star Fox 64 and OoT really bad.

TheSlyMoogle 07-30-2011 04:06 AM
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I'm still unimpressed with anything they have coming. Rehashed games and a new mario kart that is partially rehashed aren't enough to make me want it. Still waiting for a new pogeymans to be announced and maybe see what the new smash bros is like. So in other words definitely not until a new gen is announced.

Vampyr 07-30-2011 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by TheSlyMoogle (Post 277724)
I'm still unimpressed with anything they have coming. Rehashed games and a new mario kart that is partially rehashed aren't enough to make me want it. Still waiting for a new pogeymans to be announced and maybe see what the new smash bros is like. So in other words definitely not until a new gen is announced.

magus113 07-30-2011 10:14 AM
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I saw a comment somewhere from Eiji Aonuma saying that if demand was high enough for it they'd give Majora's Mask a remake too.

Jesus Christ.

magus113 07-30-2011 10:15 AM
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Oh and also, apparently the NES games that are gonna be given for free will have an update in the future to allow for multiplayer. That's kinda awesome, especially if they could be awesome and put like, Battletoads on the service.

BreakABone 07-30-2011 07:46 PM
Re: Nintendo 3DS Price Drop; Free Games for Early Adopters
 
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Originally Posted by TheSlyMoogle (Post 277724)
I'm still unimpressed with anything they have coming. Rehashed gamesand a new mario kart that is partially rehashed aren't enough to make me want it. Still waiting for anew pogeymans to be announced and maybe see what the new smash bros is like. So in other words definitely not until a new gen is announced.
How does this add up?

You aren't interested because of rehashes but a new Pokemon and Smash may get you interested?

Blix 07-31-2011 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BreakABone (Post 277732)
How does this add up?

You aren't interested because of rehashes but a new Pokemon and Smash may get you interested?
"Rehashes" exist because people like them and buy them. In the end, every single company will make them and people will ask them to. The same goes with long-time series. I wish Nintendo would actually create a new IP meant to be the next Zelda, Metroid, Mario or Donkey Kong of the future.

BreakABone 07-31-2011 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Blix (Post 277737)
"Rehashes" exist because people like them and buy them. In the end, every single company will make them and people will ask them to. The same goes with long-time series. I wish Nintendo would actually create a new IP meant to be the next Zelda, Metroid, Mario or Donkey Kong of the future.
Wasn't what I was asking really.

More like how can he knock someone for rehashes then turn around and ask for rehashes.

Dyne 07-31-2011 01:19 PM
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It's shitty, yeah, but I expected it. I've gotten a lot of joy out of my 3DS though. The built-in software is perfect for parties and family things. I'm also having a lot of fun with Dead or Alive: Dimensions right now. I'll skip Zelda because I've played it so many times. And... nothing, virtually nothing for months. Scary.

magus113 07-31-2011 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Dyne (Post 277739)
It's shitty, yeah, but I expected it. I've gotten a lot of joy out of my 3DS though. The built-in software is perfect for parties and family things. I'm also having a lot of fun with Dead or Alive: Dimensions right now. I'll skip Zelda because I've played it so many times. And... nothing, virtually nothing for months. Scary.
Yeah, my next purchase outside of anything on the eShop will be SMT: DS Overclocked , then Star Fox and all the other stuff that was announced this year.

You almost feel kinda bad for Nintendo. They're not doing so hot. Iwata took a 50 percent paycut for all of the bad stuff that they're dealing with financially now.

Vampyr 07-31-2011 08:29 PM
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I sort of feel bad that I'm contributing to the problem (not buying a 3DS even though I want one), but with how crappy the GBA was to the GBA SP, and how crappy the original DS was to the Lite and XL, I just can't justify spending money on it yet.

BreakABone 07-31-2011 11:16 PM
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This is strange, but I'm on the anti-Nintendo side here.

Why do you feel bad for a company? They screwed the pooch. They live and learn, and hopefully create their error in time, and take the lessons forward with the Wii U launch.

magus113 08-01-2011 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by BreakABone (Post 277745)
This is strange, but I'm on the anti-Nintendo side here.

Why do you feel bad for a company? They screwed the pooch. They live and learn, and hopefully create their error in time, and take the lessons forward with the Wii U launch.
Considering how the investors feelings are on the Wii U after they announced it, they could be on the slow boat to failure for a while.

Vampyr 08-01-2011 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by BreakABone (Post 277745)
This is strange, but I'm on the anti-Nintendo side here.

Why do you feel bad for a company? They screwed the pooch. They live and learn, and hopefully create their error in time, and take the lessons forward with the Wii U launch.
Because I want to see them do well enough to be able to release the upgraded 3DS.

BreakABone 08-02-2011 05:12 PM
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Here's Iwata's personal apology

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To Those Customers Who Bought A Nintendo 3DS Before The Price Change

Greetings, everyone. This is Satoru Iwata from Nintendo.

Thank you very much for purchasing a Nintendo 3DS.

We have just announced a price drop for the Nintendo 3DS system effective on August 11 [August 12 in North America].

In the past, there have been price drops for video game systems some time after their release in order to broaden the user base further. However, never before has Nintendo chosen to issue such a dramatic price drop less than 6 months after a system release.

We are all too keenly aware that those of you who supported us by purchasing the 3DS in the beginning may feel betrayed and criticize this decision.

This unprecedented timing for a price cut is because the situation has changed greatly since we originally launched the 3DS. We decided it was necessary to take this drastic step in order to ensure that large numbers of users will continue to enjoy the 3DS in the future.

If the software creators and those on the retail side are not confident that the Nintendo 3DS is a worthy successor to the DS and will achieve a similarly broad (user) base, it will be impossible for the 3DS to gain popularity, acquire a wide range of software, and eventually create the product cycle necessary for everyone to be satisfied with the system.

Those customers who purchased the 3DS at the very beginning are extremely important to us. We know that there is nothing we can do to completely make up for the feeling that you are being punished for buying the system early. Still, we would like to offer the following as a sign of our appreciation to you.

[3DS Ambassador program details]

We feel a strong responsibility to develop the 3DS as a platform — to ensure that, in the end, everyone is satisfied; we will make every effort to do so.

Additionally, we know everyone is waiting for Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7. They are scheduled for release in November and December, respectively, so we ask for your patience until then.

Thank you again, and we look forward to your continued support.
Iwata is perhaps one of my favorite gaming personalities.

KillerGremlin 08-03-2011 04:34 PM
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Apologetic Nintendo is weak. I prefer brazenly stupid Nintendo over the introspective and apologetic Nintendo.

I mean why apologize? It's not like history has been any indicator of the inevitable improved model and price drop. Just look at this forum; look at how many people here held off on buying a 3DS.

There are always pros and cons to being an early adopter. Nintendo constantly drops the ball, but they shouldn't have to apologize for this.

(on the other hand, porting a bunch of N64 games and not having any new IPs in ages is a big deal...the N64 is like 15 years old...at some point old games should just become free domain and Nintendo should lose copyright privileges. I will never pay for NES/SNES/N64 games again unless it is via some massive Netflix type package....)

TheSlyMoogle 08-05-2011 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BreakABone (Post 277738)
Wasn't what I was asking really.

More like how can he knock someone for rehashes then turn around and ask for rehashes.
A *new* pokemon and a *new* smash aren't rehashes in the sense of "Oh hey here is the exact same game we released 10 years ago, only with slightly better graphics and maybe some added content that wasn't present before."

BreakABone 08-05-2011 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TheSlyMoogle (Post 277826)
A *new* pokemon and a *new* smash aren't rehashes in the sense of "Oh hey here is the exact same game we released 10 years ago, only with slightly better graphics and maybe some added content that wasn't present before."
How is that NOT Pokemon?

Honestly, of all Nintendo franchises, I would say that has to be one of the biggest offenders.

Perhaps, Animal Crossing being the only one worse.

Vampyr 08-05-2011 09:55 AM
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Because it's POKEMON.

I don't need any other reason to want one. >:|

KillerGremlin 08-05-2011 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by TheSlyMoogle (Post 277826)
A *new* pokemon and a *new* smash aren't rehashes in the sense of "Oh hey here is the exact same game we released 10 years ago, only with slightly better graphics and maybe some added content that wasn't present before."
Actually, at this point, if it isn't a massive 3D MMORPG, then Nintendo might as well be making the same gosh darn Pokemon game. I love the series, but its progression is superficial...

TheSlyMoogle 08-06-2011 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by KillerGremlin (Post 277834)
Actually, at this point, if it isn't a massive 3D MMORPG, then Nintendo might as well be making the same gosh darn Pokemon game. I love the series, but its progression is superficial...
No I realize, it's basically the same game each time, but it's not the exact same game. At least it has new pokemon and they add a lot of new moves, a new story etc. Sure it's a lot of cosmetics on the same game.

A new smash is just like a new iteration of a fighting game. New characters and new items, new mechanics. Stuff like that.

What nintendo is doing now is releasing the exact same games on the 3DS with some perks like updated graphics.

magus113 08-09-2011 12:47 PM
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Well there's officially two days left before Nintendo officially drops the price, but you can go to Wal-Mart today and pick up the 3DS for 170 dollars and if you get on the eShop before 11:59 PM on August 11th you're still eligible for your 20 free games.

Just thought I'd share.

magus113 08-10-2011 12:09 PM
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Target also did the price drop early, so if there isn't a Wal-Mart in your area, you can take advantage at a Target too!

Angrist 08-10-2011 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by magus113 (Post 277887)
Well there's officially two days left before Nintendo officially drops the price, but you can go to Wal-Mart today and pick up the 3DS for 170 dollars and if you get on the eShop before 11:59 PM on August 11th you're still eligible for your 20 free games.

Just thought I'd share.
Great idea. If I wanted a 3DS, this is what I would do.

BreakABone 08-10-2011 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by magus113 (Post 277905)
Target also did the price drop early, so if there isn't a Wal-Mart in your area, you can take advantage at a Target too!
And that's what I did, after some fussing about with the clerks.

Best of both worlds.

TheSlyMoogle 08-11-2011 04:34 AM
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For an even bigger Trollan gamestop will be doing a special the 12th-14th.

If you trade in a DS toward the purchase of a brand new 3DS you can get it for a lesser price.

DSi XL = 3Ds for $99.99
DSi = 3DS for $110.99
DS Lite = 3DS for $119.99


This will only be for Powerup Reward members and only if you were a member before 08/04/2011.

If any of you are members you should be getting the coupon in your e-mail soonish.

Angrist 08-11-2011 05:10 AM
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I read that the 20 free games include 10 AGB games. So much better than NES games! At the moment they're saying they have no plans to release those AGB games outside of this deal, but they'd be stupid not to.

Vampyr 08-11-2011 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TheSlyMoogle (Post 277928)
For an even bigger Trollan gamestop will be doing a special the 12th-14th.

If you trade in a DS toward the purchase of a brand new 3DS you can get it for a lesser price.

DSi XL = 3Ds for $99.99
DSi = 3DS for $110.99
DS Lite = 3DS for $119.99


This will only be for Powerup Reward members and only if you were a member before 08/04/2011.

If any of you are members you should be getting the coupon in your e-mail soonish.
Man I don't know if I should do this or run to Wal-Mart today and grab 20 free games. :O

I mean, if those GBA games do come out on the estore, which they probably will, they'll probably not be any less than $10 a piece, and the NES games will be at least $5....and they could both be $5 more than that. But at a minimum that's a $150 value. :\ Which makes sense from a rewards perspective, you're giving back the loyal Nintendo people all their money they missed from the price drop, plus a little more.

magus113 08-11-2011 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Vampyr (Post 277930)
Man I don't know if I should do this or run to Wal-Mart today and grab 20 free games. :O

I mean, if those GBA games do come out on the estore, which they probably will, they'll probably not be any less than $10 a piece, and the NES games will be at least $5....and they could both be $5 more than that. But at a minimum that's a $150 value. :\ Which makes sense from a rewards perspective, you're giving back the loyal Nintendo people all their money they missed from the price drop, plus a little more.
If GBA comes out in the eShop, I don't think they'll be the same ones offered to the ambassadors, and even if they do go up eventually I don't see it happening for a while and probably around the price range you're talking too.

Either way, you get a pretty neat handheld for a much better price than what I paid for it, regardless of whether you wait for GameStop or go out to Wal-Mart or Target today.

Also reminder: today is the last day to get the price dropped 3DS and log in to the eShop for the Ambassador program. Log in to the eShop before 11:59 PM tonight!

Vampyr 08-11-2011 09:32 AM
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Well, I think I've decided to run out to Wal-Mart.

magus113 08-11-2011 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Vampyr (Post 277932)
Well, I think I've decided to run out to Wal-Mart.
Drop your friend code when you get back and get it on!

Vampyr 08-11-2011 12:39 PM
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I now have a 3DS!

Can't believe I just did that...I said I was going to hold out for a long time. but $170 and 20 free games (which look quite good) was too nice to pass up.

I bought a black one and got the OoT remake.

I'm back at work now, so I won't be able to play with it till this evening. Will post a friend code when I can.

Vampyr 08-11-2011 10:50 PM
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I'm having a blast with this little machine. The AR stuff is so fun.

Friend code is 2707-1776-3011

Does anyone else have a friend code I can register?

BreakABone 08-11-2011 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Vampyr (Post 277942)
I'm having a blast with this little machine. The AR stuff is so fun.

Friend code is 2707-1776-3011

Does anyone else have a friend code I can register?
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