We suspect we'll find out the final price, along with other details like launch colors and software lineup, at Nintendo's January 19 event in New York City. This is also likely when we'll see pre-orders begin at other retailers.
[Thanks, Edward]
We suspect we'll find out the final price, along with other details like launch colors and software lineup, at Nintendo's January 19 event in New York City. This is also likely when we'll see pre-orders begin at other retailers.
[Thanks, Edward]
Reader Comments (56)
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 3:36PM Wizardsofwaverly said
Gamestop also has a buy 2 get 1 free sale going on.
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 10:38AM SilverFireshot said
@Wizardsofwaverly Usually I stock up on games with that deal. Unfortunately, I couldn't find three games I wanted this time around.
I think Steam has a tight grip on me.
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I think Steam has a tight grip on me.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 3:38PM District9000 said
ill be going this week to at least preorder it and once the time comes closer ill make a decision on buying it. Hopefully they'll have some units in store to try them out before release.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 3:44PM SuMtOnE said
mang... after this a 3D Slim, den later a 3D XL ...
should i wait or preorder now hmm
should i wait or preorder now hmm
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 3:46PM commenter7 said
*throws money at screen*
amidoinitrite?
amidoinitrite?
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 5:26PM RageOverdose said
@commenter7
I keep trying, but my money just lands on the keyboard?
Must I be on GameStop's website first?
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I keep trying, but my money just lands on the keyboard?
Must I be on GameStop's website first?
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 6:12PM Nintendo Tim said
@commenter7 - If you open up Nintendo's website, a blue portal opens up as soon as the money hits the screen.
The orange portal is permanently in Iwata's wallet. BTW, it's a one-way-only portal.
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The orange portal is permanently in Iwata's wallet. BTW, it's a one-way-only portal.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 3:49PM PS1 said
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/brandon39th/Funny/ShutUpAndTakeMyMoney.jpg
Also hope UK shops start taking pre-orders soon =)
Also hope UK shops start taking pre-orders soon =)
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 3:52PM mrmobius said
Unfortunately 2011 is a very busy year so I'll be waiting until February 2012 when the year of hell finishes, and then indulging in 3DS.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 3:54PM Richard Jae said
I will wait to hear what the price is. I really want it but if it at £300-£250 as rumours claim, I will need to wait a few months. There are too many great games coming out for this, many at it's own launch. I want to be able to play those games and having the 3DS alone will only make me sad.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 3:58PM religiousjedi said
Dammit!!!! I gotta wait till I move in to my new place before I reserve it...
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 4:05PM KungFuChaosNinja said
I'll wait for Amazon. :)
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 4:10PM Sam406 said
What really worries me isn't the 3DS' price (new tech higher price yada yada), but I have this feeling a $10 price hike in games portable games is imminent.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 4:24PM Richard Jae said
@Sam406
But it may not be enforced at retail. Activision tried to raise the price of Call of Duty to £55 but I didn't find anywhere that actually sold it for that amount. Most were selling it for £40-45 which is what most new console games go for.
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But it may not be enforced at retail. Activision tried to raise the price of Call of Duty to £55 but I didn't find anywhere that actually sold it for that amount. Most were selling it for £40-45 which is what most new console games go for.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 6:30PM bigwhiteyeti said
@Richard Jae
These things tend to stick in America, though. Modern Warfare 2 was $60 (A $10 hike) on PC here. And it still is. Even on Steam.
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These things tend to stick in America, though. Modern Warfare 2 was $60 (A $10 hike) on PC here. And it still is. Even on Steam.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 4:14PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
And thus they will continue to print money.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 4:15PM Tiki Tillman said
I woke up this morning and read at my store that we had the 3DS up for reservation, got so excited! No problem for the heads up Joystiq you guys rock!
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 4:41PM Mach2 said
Nintendo Money Printing Guide: 3DS Edition
1. Set up Pre-Orders before price announcement
2. Announce the price is $600
3. Enjoy all your money as everyone buys it anyway
4. PROFIT!!!
1. Set up Pre-Orders before price announcement
2. Announce the price is $600
3. Enjoy all your money as everyone buys it anyway
4. PROFIT!!!
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 4:58PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
@Mach2
3 should have be question marks, you ruined the flow.
?????
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3 should have be question marks, you ruined the flow.
?????
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 6:33PM bigwhiteyeti said
@Stevetrop Man of Mystery
Exactly. Example flow for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood:
1. Press L2 or LB
2. Assassins appear from nowhere and start stabbing fools
3. ???????
4.PROFIT!!!!!
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Exactly. Example flow for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood:
1. Press L2 or LB
2. Assassins appear from nowhere and start stabbing fools
3. ???????
4.PROFIT!!!!!
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 12:06AM Cleric said
@Mach2
Nintendo just can't charge those kinds of prices. It's just not their thing.
Being cheaper than the other guys has almost always been one of their things. I can't think of many consoles they released that cost more than other major consoles of that generation.
I'll say 250-300.
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Nintendo just can't charge those kinds of prices. It's just not their thing.
Being cheaper than the other guys has almost always been one of their things. I can't think of many consoles they released that cost more than other major consoles of that generation.
I'll say 250-300.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 5:35PM TenchuBlaze said
Gah! I want one! But I probably won't get it at launch. :/
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 5:36PM TheBigKing1 said
Awesome!
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 5:46PM A Sandwich said
What do you think, Joystiq friends? Would it be worth it to be two and sell one for an exorbitant price once the inevitable shortage hits?
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 10:29AM Punkrawk Bbob said
@Enosoma
Wont you be viewing in 6 dimensions then?!!?
According to physics it should be the 4DS anyways, since it's allowing you to perceive time as well.
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Wont you be viewing in 6 dimensions then?!!?
According to physics it should be the 4DS anyways, since it's allowing you to perceive time as well.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 6:28PM bigwhiteyeti said
I'm probably going to wait a bit. Still slogging through a back catalog of titles on my current DS.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 7:01PM MLC said
Bout time. This will be huge.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 10:00PM jph89 said
I have like $200 in best buy gift cards and credit, so I'm gonna wait till they start taking pre-orders. Hopefully thats soon since gamestop is already taking orders.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 10:01PM Nicerobby said
Heh... I'll do the first come first serve midnight release at wal-mart.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 10:45PM KaBob799 said
I didn't think they did pre-orders on handhelds/consoles. Maybe they are going to have a huge stock?
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 10:49PM Gate Stormer said
This shaping up to be the best handheld launch EVER. So many games announced & ones that are anticipated to be released @ least near launch.
Can't wait until the conference in January.
Can't wait until the conference in January.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 11:01PM The Only Girl said
I'm going to wait for the recreation of the 3DS. It'll be announced by 2011.
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 10:58AM Vidikron said
@The Only Girl
Ditto. I'm not buying multiple systems this time. I'm going to wait until at least v2. The Lite was a significant upgrade over the original DS. I'm going to hold off until the next revision of the 3DS. And, unlike a lot of other people, I don't find the launch games that compelling. It's just the usual Nintendo fare... at this point I can wait.
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Ditto. I'm not buying multiple systems this time. I'm going to wait until at least v2. The Lite was a significant upgrade over the original DS. I'm going to hold off until the next revision of the 3DS. And, unlike a lot of other people, I don't find the launch games that compelling. It's just the usual Nintendo fare... at this point I can wait.
Posted: Dec 26th 2010 11:29PM Rizraz said
Pokemon Black and White will be on this right?
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 12:56AM The Only Girl said
@jph89
It's too bad it can't play GameBoy/Color/Advance. Hopefully, Nintendo will release Virtual Console Portables for it.
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It's too bad it can't play GameBoy/Color/Advance. Hopefully, Nintendo will release Virtual Console Portables for it.
