Can't tell too much from that video, but it does seem to be a huge improvement over the Wii Shop. Sweet!

I soooo want a 3DS.

"with information about the game, a brief video and even the ability to download a demo depending on the title."

Is this for the 3DS games or only for VC games?
I find it a must have to be able to see a 3D trailer on the 3DS, for new upcomming 3DS games + they need to provide a demo for it.
Like pritty much every didicated system is doing atm.

This means you can play something different, and test something out without directly paying.

And the 3DS shop will have DSiWare games too? I cant remember if that was confirmed or not.

Why not bring the virtual boy games to this channel?

@4

Confirmed, and also visible in the video. You'll see them browsing a little "rack" of Mario titles that includes MvsDK, the clock & calculator apps, and Super Mario Land for Game Boy. Which is pretty neat, having all these things grouped together by category without having to search DSiWare, 3DSWare, and VC separately.

AWESOME!!!

@gatygun Not sure at the moment, my Japanese isn't that good! Judging from what I've read the demos are just for 3DS games at the moment, but that could change. We'll see

The trailers in the 3DS shop are great and a demo here and there can save you a lot of money. Still, we're months away from launch and I'm waiting on the specifics on how to migrate my DSi account over to my 3DS (my guess is that I'll do it by linking my Club Nintendo account).

So much WIN, so little time.

Sweeeeeet

Alright, this is good.
Very good.

This is a huge step for Nintendo! It just shows how the company is dedicated to put the maximum out of every console they make.

It doesn't say much about demos other than they didn't have time to discuss it at the meeting. I'd also assume they'll only have 3DS demos, but maybe Nintendo will surprise us. They also mention that there will be original content downloadable for the Miis in your 3DS that aren't available on Wii, like stamps and other embelleshments to make them look fancier.

The rest of the original article is pretty interesting too... lots of fancy graphs and Iwata's commentary to go with them.

man im so pumped for the 3DS cant wait to pick up a redish 3ds on release date along with OOT and some other games as well and possibly the super mario land if they launch it on release in north america too

@James
Oh James, haven't you discovered the wonders of google translating?
The conference, Nintendo 3DS in the shop that sells digital download content, such as switching speed of the screen to be fully integrated sales and marketing, talked to realized that a light response.
This, Wii In terms of cases, "Wii Shop Channel" and "Everybody's Nintendochanneru" images are integrated by a light switch screens, without buying software, feel free to stop by, window shopping The structure that you can enjoy even download business, because we want to growing a healthy business in parallel with the package.
During the conference, failed to show there is also time constraints, it has been prepared to demonstrate the operation of shopping, please.

※ screens are under development.
When you start shopping for the shelves to choose a different theme. As you can see on the screen will change smoothly.
Some shelves are lined by soft theme.
Choosing software, information, movies, download trial version, everyone can choose features such as voice.
Information is selected, Wii Nintendochanneru as everyone's description of the software and displays status information such as your play. You can also jump to the homepage of this product.
Pick a movie before you buy software, you can view movies and whether to introduce any game.
In addition to the shelf software, and arranged the place and the new soft top rankings, or find software also has the ability to vote and to recommend the software.
Nintendo 3DS, the development of packaged software, of course, also sell digital content downloading, I would like to pursue the new possibilities.
Sounds like a professional translation, doesn't it?

I'm really excited for this feature, I can finally play those games GB games I missed.

I'm pessimistic but also impressed.

I want to know what social options are available for the system as well as how well it browses the web.
Also Skype or similar video chat?

Also what movie/audio formats can it play? Can photos actually be put ON the system.

That's great!
I don't really need Virtual Handheld though, I've got the essentials on my GB.

This does look better than the other Nintendo "Shops!"

they're doing exactly what they should be doing with the channel good. I already have all the gb games that are worth getting so I have no need for it but I'm glad its happening at last.

So how many VC games with GB and GBC will come out before Nintendo virtually abandons support? This is after the realization that there will be zero third party games, leaving all digital games to DSiWare and 3DSWare.

An improvement would be giving all Tingles free games

That looks much better. I like the way that the games can be arranged by popularity and the ability to watch videos of each game. This will help people who don't use any sites like this.

Going to have to see it in person to tell if it's usable or not.

Very nice to see. I hope they add Game Boy Advance to the service eventually. I'd ask for Game Gear, but... well... not a WHOLE lot of notable Game Gear titles to ask for, aside from the Sonic games, Ax Battler, or Collumns.

The big question will be if Pokémon, if it's released, will allow for trading.

ARGH
I hate watching these.
Not like I don't want a 3DS, I DO,
but I hate hyping something. It totally clumps up my brain.
Like, OVERLOAD.

The great news just keeps pouring in and the hype keeps building. Nintendo's going to make a killing once the 3DS releases...

this is good. if super mario land is downloadable that means that other good games will be released to. not just the small memory crappy ones.

Or in English...

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/101029/07.html

is there an investors meeting every other week at nintendo or is once a month, which ever, it seems like there's a lot of them

" also sell digital content downloading " pls dont.

So we gona see some games with removed parts in order to sell them for extra money like capscom street fighter is doing?

No ty.

This is a massive step forward for Nintendo, and I am really looking foward to this console. Also, I can't wait to play Super Mario Land on the go without having to lug my old brick Game Boy around!

.... The GBA is listed for sales. No offense... But didn't it "die" in 2005-2006? I mean, it was listed for Spain and Europe and it really didn't show up on any chart- maybe 1...

Interesting. Love(ed) the GBA.. miss it so... Oh, and about the 3DS Shop- AWESOME. There better be a KIRBY section

I'm officially excited. I never got the chance to play Super Mario Land, so that just makes me more excited.

Gotta get 3ds!but the price is stupid.

I cant wait, Ive never played many GB game (I was a major sony fan )

now I can get DK 94, SML, WL, and hopefully X

Hooray! Super Mario Land confirmed! Now the shop channel will officially be worth it.

The dsi would have been sweet if they could allow classic games to be on it like the wii but im glad to see that its finally happening. And a much improved shop channel is just plain awesome i cant wait for 3DS

I wish that video screen could be bigger! I would like to buy a 3DS a blue one! If Mario Land becomes available I'll buy it...

oooooooooooooooooooooh yay

That's very cool, and smart!

I wonder if there will be a update which will push some of these features to the Wii? WiiWare and VC could certainly do with video previews and Nintendo Channel ratings visible in the store!

I looked on a localized version on the official site, where exactly does it say demos?

@brandonbwii: try this google-translated page full of details. it's mentioned in the fifth-ish paragraph :3

Nice looking, but it'll still suck if they don't offer a universal account like PSN or Xbox Live. When your purchases are tied to a specific device, they're practically worthless.

hmmm hope those zelda games come to the system as well

"Choosing software, information, movies, download trial version, everyone can choose features such as voice."

... "Trial Version"?! Yes!!! Finally, Ninty's gotten some sense!

That was actually the 5th slide down, the 4th is an image that says Nintendo 3DS and some stuff in Japanese.

Anyway I think they need to be like Microsoft and have a demo of EVERY game.

I thought you said the games would be displayed on racks? I didn't see that in the video. Seems more like the DSi Menu.

Nice

Saw this yesterday. Looking forward to it.

This is why 3DS will be a great thing. The same reason why the Wii is such a great thing. I will most likely spend more money on old gameboy games than i will on 3DS games. I want to see MEGAMAN 4, annndd POKEMON PINBALL...that might be a stretch

I gotta get this. I'm only $295.50 (lol) away from 3DS!
(and, if it really DOES cost less than $300, hopefully a game like OoT to go with it)

Cannot wait.

The GB VC alone is almost worth the $250.

Yet another reason to want a 3DS.

Brilliant

Nice! I want a 3DS!

Yes, yes ,yes, yeeeeeeees !!!

I sure hope The Virtual Boy is included for the 3DS's VC.

this looks a lot better than the wii or dsi shop channels. The format its self looks better.

I find it sad that i'm more excited at this feature on the 3DS than anything else. All my Game Boy consoles work and I could just go and play my Game Boy games on them but for some reason I just want to buy and play them on a 3DS. Guess that's nostalgia for you.

This is a nice feature but I like playing the games on there classic systems it wouldnt feel right playing them on the 3ds so im going to stick to buying the games of the internet but it is nice and i might use it to buy a game i cant find anywhere else but thats the only time