Live Text: 3DS Events in Amsterdam and New York
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Today on January 19th, at 9am EST / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET, Nintendo is hosting two conferences: one in New York, one in Amsterdam, at which the company will announce the release plans for its Nintendo 3DS console.
Nintendo Life's Jonathan Wahlgren (@jonwahlgren) is our man in New York and James Newton (@DaddyNewts) will be attending the Amsterdam conference, and they'll be bringing you updates throughout the day letting you know all the 3DS details you need, including:
- When the console will launch in North America and Europe;
- How much you can expect to pay;
- The games available at launch;
- The exact contents of the box;
- and much much more.
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EU: Welcome to all my new followers who joined me after my triumphant live blog. Why not send me a message and introduce yourself?
Right, it's time for our battle-scarred reporters to get some shut-eye. We hope you enjoyed our live text and stick around for impressions in the coming few days!
EU: Goodie bag get! http://twitpic.com/3rivvb
EU: It's called Virtual Handheld, no mention of what's available or when, third party support etc. Very quiet on that front!
EU: Image on top screen isn't stretched but fills the screen vertically. Has a slightly fuzzy filter so it's not pin-sharp.
EU: Played Link's Awakening and Mario Land on Virtual Handheld: bottom screen is control description, top is game play
EU: Rumours of Jedward proved way off the mark - it's Basement Jaxx!
US: Think I've played just about everything here today. My eyes could use a break!
NL STAFF: You guys are kicking ass!
EU: DoA's multiplayer is multi card only, unlike SSFIV3D
EU: Samus then appears and drops a Power Bomb. Samus on 3DS - it's real!
EU: DoA also using StreetPass for local matches. Here comes footage of the Metroid stage, complete with Ridley!
EU: New 'Chronicle' mode is a story mode that spans the whole DoA saga, complete with evil bosses, cruise ships and ninjas
EU: Dead or Alive more over the top than ever. Tried the rumoured gyroscope boob-jiggling earlier and it didn't work. Drat!
EU: Amazon doing the machine at £220 apparently - seems our instincts were spot on, gang!
EU: In the Tecmo Koei event now. Dead or Alive trailer has it all - helicopter machineguns, fireballs, exploding bridges and ninjas!
EU: Looks like Mercenaries will feature Claire for the first time with a machinegun, which the translator couldn't understand
US: Super tiny cupcakes http://yfrog.com/h5zuyhtuj
EU: I haven't had chance to try the Resident Evil game yet, but will give it a go later on the special bus they've created!
EU: Talking about Resident Evil Mercenaries now with Mr Kawata. He's asking if we're hungry - bless. What a nice chap!
US: 3D slider is really just a focal adjuster and not "more" or "less" 3D. Sorta like fitting binoculars to your eyes.
EU: Want Nintendo vs Capcom? Ask Mr Sakurai, apparently!
EU: In download play you can only choose as Ryu in one of four stages.
EU: Lots of pronoun confusion as we discuss the Download Play mode.
EU: The figurine battle mode sounds interesting - trading and battling statues is possible, like trading cards but automatic
EU: Last week they did a global test and it works very well, apparently. We tried local muktiplayer earlier and it worked fine too
EU: Online play is easy with matchmaking included across the world
EU: The DLC costumes are included for free! Mock applause
EU: Mr Ono is talking about SSFIV - this is not a conversion of the Japanese arcade version so don't ask him!
US: Dead or Alive Dimensions will have a special Metroid: Other M stage. Sounds awesome!
EU: Paper Mario even more amazing than ever. So crisp and clear with really smart design. Definitely one to watch!
EU: Animal Crossing looks amazing in motion, the new shrubs look great and it's very refreshing to see a slow 3DS game
US: Just froze a unit when switching to game notes through home button while watching a movie. Whoops!
CORBS: Great to hear Kid Icarus was solid.
US: Halfway through the games on offer and so far impressed. Icarus in particular was lots of fun, like S&P with ground movement.
EU: Played some Kid Icarus - best game so far. Shooting far better than the om-foot sections though
EU: Played an AR game. Tough to move and stay in the 3d sweet spot
EU: SSFIV3D has touchscreen shortcuts but if you play online you can filter players who use these so you don't play against them
EU: Dudley vs Dictator in local play. Game on!
EU: Playing Street Fighter now. Not as smooth as DOA but stills looks great
EU: And a System Transfer option seen too, presumably to let you move data from one system to another. All locked out until update tho
EU: Separate options to configure Nintendo DS games too, possible WEP and WPA support issue sorted?
EU: Ocarina looks great. Had a sneaky look at system menus. Looks like DSiWare transfer is done through the system itself
US: 3D effect on pilotwings significantly pronounced
US: Mii creator mistook my look downward for a double chin http://yfrog.com/h41lrvtj
US: Capcoms Seth Killian dipping into a little SSFIV http://yfrog.com/gz941xzj
US: Capcoms Seth Killian dipping into a little SSFIV
EU: Played Pro Evo. The player tracking view can be distracting as it jets about, and the crowd is super flat
EU: HMV selling them for 250 apparently
EU: Played Dead or Alive. 3D on - 30fps, 3D off 60fps. Nice touch with the move list on the bottom showing possible combos
US: RE Mercs is cool, but I dunno about as an independent package.
EU: So that's it - March 25th, no price details, but we're off to play 3DS now. See you guys later!
EU: Promising a sampling tour across Europe in February
EU: 25 games between March 25th and early June
EU: Retail price decided by retailer which means they are not announcing a price today
EU: 3DS launches on March 25th
EU: 3DS will reach Europe on...
EU: No new titles there though
EU: The Sims 3, Ridge Racer, Metal Gear Solid 3, Animal Crossing, Pilotwings Resort, Mario Kart, Kid Icarus: Uprising
EU: Driver Renegade, Lego Star Wars III which is top-down), Paper Mario, StarFox 64,Ocarina, RE: Mercenaries, Splinter Cell, Asphalt
EU: Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs, Dead or Alive: dimensions, Rabbids 3D, Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars, Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
EU: Software line-up - Nintendogs, PES 2011, Steel Diver. SsFIV3D, Super Monkey Ball, Resident Evil; Reveltations
EU: Internet Browser and eShop NOT at launch - will be available later via an upgrade
EU: Face Raiders is a pre-installed 3DS game where you shoot people in the face. AR cards on display later too
EU: The Augmented Reality stuff could be very cool and is a great, cheap way to bundle games with the system. Smart move, Nintendo
EU: They're stalling for time! pre-installed software: activity log first. I want to live in Nintendo's plastic world.
EU: Ocarina of Time! Oh, that was short. Kid Icarus: Uprising on display later today by the sounds of it
EU: Steel Diver on screen now. New gameplay level today, looking through a periscope using the gyroscope.
EU: Nintendogs + Cats in three varieties - Toy Poodle, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever. Cutest things EVER.
EU: PilotWings Resort up first - we played this in July and it was great fun.
EU: Laurent Fischer back on stage to talk about Nintendo first-party titles at last!
EU: poor shot of Mr Hayashi's shoes! http://twitpic.com/3rgfq7
EU: Internet play, Local wireless, StreetPass and Co-op play too
EU: A full move list on the touchsreen so you can combo, throw, hold or guard with just the stylus
EU: Explosions and fireballs and a bizarre clip of Zack dancing!
EU: New Dead or Alive trailer. Looks really impressive and totally in keeping with the series' history
EU: Japanese developers have great fashion sense. This guy's shoes are ace!
EU: Team Ninja up next to talk about Dead or Alive
EU: Apart from the 3D it doesn't seem to be doing much differently to past PES games.
EU: player view is behind the player you're controlling. No mention of the first person view yet
EU: New camera system for PES, behind the player to maximise the 3Dness. My words, not theirs. Not the most interesting presentation!
EU: Looks like touchscreen controls are in judging from the arrows at players' feet. Streets ahead of DS football games!
EU: Looks decent on the big screen, hard to tell in 2D and so blown up though. Animation is solid
EU: Pro Evo trailer now. Looks Messi! Ho ho
EU: Let's hope the European launch date and price are in line with America's!
EU: Two staff from konami talking about their titles now. Only one translator between them though.
US: And Reggie is done! I'll be hitting the floor to play some games, stay tuned for quick impressions and such!
EU: Oh good, the Imagine and Petz ranges coming to 3DS too. YAY!
EU: Splinter Cell, Combat of Giants: Dinosaur, Asphalt 3D, Ghost Recon, Hollywood Crimes and Driver Renegade
EU: 8 games in the machine's launch period from Ubisoft- Rayman and Rabbids 3D among them
US: That's March 27 for $249.99
EU: Yves' English is probably better than Jonathan Ross's
EU: Big build up for CEO of Ubisoft, Yves Guillemot
US: Store front http://t.co/6x0Y1Jm
US: 400K mobile units will show off the handheld through launch and the summer
US: Store front looks much slicker than DSiWare store, sort by categories, mascots, virtual console
EU: Mr Shibata would choose Ryu or Ken in SSFIV3D> boring choice!
US: Nintendo eShop will make Game Boy/Color, new downloadable games available
US: SpotPass =/= StreetPass. Spot accesses Internet even during sleep mode, sounds like Wii Connect 24
US: One Friend code/system, register once, not software-dependent. Instant registration via local wireless, no swapping together
US: Some apps only work properly after "simple system online" connection
US: Enhanced Internet browser, 3D video player, same Sound software included in DSi all preloaded
EU: Channel Live is a spectator mode for local play - watch others' matches!
US: AR Games, put cards anywhere, use outer cameras to play, includes whatever else camera sees
EU: I'm actually sat behind Jonathan Ross's agent. Bet she's smiling!
US: Face Raiders pre-installed game, take your picture and insert into shooting gallery of sorts, playable later
US: Miis swapped automatically via StreetPass
US: Mii Maker lets you take own photo and automatically get preliminary Mii character
US: Pedometer earns play coins spendable in certain games to acquire bonus content
US: Activity log application built-in tracks games played, how long, and pedometer-type feature
EU: Uh oh, getting a low battery warning. If we go dark, we'll try to resume via text. Keep reading!
US: More than 30 3DS games in that time frame
EU: The more you fight, the more figurines you'll get to battle in streetpass mode
US: Talking about launch window, from launch to E3 in june
US: Also playable Combat of Giants, Ridge Racer 3D, Lego Star Wars 3: Clone Wars
EU: Even though a translator, Ono is an entertaining speaker. Can't wait to get time with him at the roundtable later!
EU: That's @yoshinori_onochin of course
EU: A nice bit of Virtual Boy banter. Our rumour was nearly true!
US: PES 2011 3D now, play from midfielder's viewpoint on ground level. Interesting. Same with Madden apparently. Running in 3D.
EU: He's speaking through a translator - this might take a while. We've all just done a massive hadouken!
EU: It's @yoshinoro_onochin!
EU: Capcom next up on stage to talk about Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition!
US: Dead or Alive will today explain why it's a great choice for 3D. As if it wasn't obvious already?
EU: Meet someone locally, they're added to your WiFi list - you can join players more easily than before
EU: Only one Friend Code per system - not one per game!
EU: StreetPass is totally optional - nothing happens unless you want to
EU: Automatically sends Mii character across with a profile just by passing another 3DS owner in the street.
US: Now on to third party stuff
US: Gyroscope used for targeting in Steel Diver, spin your body around
EU: Moving onto Here's another video about the local connections possible with StreetPass
US: @daddynewts It's just Reggie rattling off some stuff about games, hasn't actually shown anything yet besides logos.
EU: @jonwahlgren Jealous of you - we haven't even seen any games yet!
US: Animals will remember your face, apparently, and will respond accordingly. May get scared and bark at strangers.
US: More differences in body size, shape, length etc for nintendogs vs DS game
EU: Clips of Shaun the Sheep. Sorry guys, I just can't get excited about this - where's Wallace and Gromit? Music is ace, though.
EU: Seems more like an Aardman advert than anything about Nintendo, to be honest. Shaun the Sheep shorts for 3DS - yay.
US: Launch support "absolutely robust"
EU: Series of one minute shorts coming via SpotPass by the end of 2011
US: Game talk now
EU: Aardman helping Nintendo with new content in 3D. Announcing new Shaun the Sheep content exclusive to 3DS
EU: David Sproxton on stage! http://twitpic.com/3rg3a7
US: Dig at "fashionable" 3D glasses, heh
US: StreetPass: Orange = friend online, green = new data
US: Home button pauses action to allow switching between tasks w/o losing anything
EU: Imagine watching Wallace and Gromit in 3D!
EU: David Sproxton of Aardman Animation. Remember they've done stuff with Flipnote so this isn't unprecedented
US: Has both accelerometer and gyroscope
EU: Lots of talks of discussions and ongoing negotiations - just Eurosport to name.
US: Coming with 2GB SD card
US: DSiWare that is
EU: SpotPass, even! Also in discussion with BSkyB to provide "shortform Sky 3D content". More in the coming months.
US: DSi game compatibility.
EU: Eurosport bringing 3D sport to Nintendo 3DS via Spo[ass
US: Aqua Blue and Cosmo Black launch colors in NA
EU: Potential WiFi partners with BT Fon, T Mobile, Meteor and more. Still in talks - sounds like nothing concrete to announce yet
US: Quick tour of the system. Video explaining what's new and neat.
EU: Talking about SpotPass - "will revolutionise the way you receive content on the move". The green light indicates new content
US: Social aspects, "will drive connected experiences like no other nintendo device before."
US: 3D photography and display of pictures. Personally I'm very excited about this aspect of it all.
US: The system offers "more than enough" for people who've never played anything. 3D video playback
EU: "No other system contains so many tools for developers to create fun experiences for gamers"
US: Talking adjustable 3D making it mass-market ready
US: Different kind of 3D, no glasses, nothing between you and "gaming passion"
EU: Will play "almost" all your favourite DS and DSi games - reference to Guitar Hero etc. presumably
US: Reggie: "The opening of a vast new world in 3D entertainment" http://t.co/wBoI5yp
EU: INTERACTION! Top screen is 10% larger than DSi screen but is widescreen
US: Stage 2: Arrival of original DS system, incorporated touch and voice
US: Talking about history of 3D graphics, beginning with Mario 64...?
EU: The slide pad is now the Circle Pad apparently, looks the same, just... greyer.
EU: There's those two colours - Cosmos Black and Aqua Blue
EU: "More to 3DS than just 3D gaming" - video of new features
US: Had a few reaction shots from E3 attendees, but no @CorbieD yet.
US: Reggie's out
EU: He's talking about past 3D experiments and how the improved technology has made it possible
EU: Here comes Laurent Fischer. He looks like George Clooney!
US: Showing clip reel of news shows during E3 announcement.
US: IT BEGINS
US: Lights dimming. Room full of nerds. NINTENDO.
EU: Ross comes outin massive 3d glasses
EU: Lights are off - here we go!
US: Sitting right behind the Pach Attack.
US: Buttons felt nice and clicky, analog slider quite responsive.
US: Beginning in a few moments!
US: Start, Select and Home buttons looked depressed under the bottom screen, almost like a touch pad.
EU: We may lose Internet connection if they turn off the WiFi, but I have a back-up plan!
US: And by frotlines, I mean frontlines. Shut up.
US: View from the frotlines http://t.co/eyfRA3j
EU: Live video stream is about to kick off. Get ready for Jonathan Ross attempting to say welcome in several languages!
Bring it on!
US: They're telling us to take our seats. Way ahead of you, Nintendo.
EU: Ooh, a fire drill - very exciting. We're being asked to turn our mobiles off or onto silent. Fat chance with 200 journos!
EU: Here we go!
EU: Myself and @turtlegirl73 ready to kick things off! http://twitpic.com/3rfx3g
EU: Dawn Paine and the other Nintendo UK staff are taking their places in front of me. Should be ready to start soon!
US: @DaddyNewts Welcome to the Z-list!
EU: @jonwahlgren I just had a video camera shoved in my face too. We're gonna be famous!
US: I've been filmed twice fiddling with the units. Shoulda brought a bandana.
US: @DaddyNewts Tell me about it. One said it was a PSP2.
NL Staff: @nintendolife reporters, keep the pictures coming!
EU: @jonwahlgen Demo people are so full of rubbish.
US: @DaddyNewts Yeah I expect them to be the same. Will find out in 12 minutes I guess.
US: @DaddyNewts Demo people are very tight-lipped before the show. Told me they don't know release date. I don't believe them.
EU: @jonwahlgren I'd be surprised if they were different. Surprised EU is getting the 2GB SD card though TBH.
US: @DaddyNewts Not sure, display boxes aren't out yet. I think they're behind the ominous curtain of joy.
EU: @jonwahlgren Be sure to test it under earthquake conditions. Are the NA box contents the same as in Europe?
US: Definitely something you need to stare directly at. I'll have to try shaking the unit later, I'm too boxed in at the moment.
EU: The room is really filling up now. We are T minus 15 minutes from kick off. Are you excited?
US: Viewing angle leaved a little to be desired. Vertical changes worked fine, but quickly lost it in minor horizontal changes.
US: 3D effect wasn't as painful on my eyes cranked up all the way as I thought, but it's definitely really really cool.
EU: @jonwahlgren Smart move! I didn't pack any gaming hardware with me, but hoping to leave with some! haha
US: @DaddyNewts I've got DQIX in my bag next to my polar bear pyjama pants. What? I had to pack light.
EU: Nice chap sat next to me enjoying some Ghost Trick. There is always time for gaming, it seems!
US: Demo lady promised information on 3DSWare, the handheld's OS and a slew of other stuff too later.
US: Units have little 3D spinny image things of Mario Galaxy, Pikmin, Twilight Princess Link, Samus and NSMB. I spun like mad.
US: @daddynewts Florence can do no wrong! Heard some here too, wonder if the soundtracks are in sync too.
EU: A nice bit of Florence and the Machine to kick things off. Still think the original Candi Staton version is better, though!
US: Tried to suss some launch info from the nice demo lady before Reggie comes out but was smoothly defected. Drat!
EU: The view from row 2! http://twitpic.com/3rfqvk
EU: I'm sat in the second row so keep your eyes peeled for me on the live stream!
EU: Picture of the machine in all its glory! http://twitpic.com/3rfnsp
EU: Make that Cosmos Black, sorry! No game card with the machine so all games sold separately
US: @Super_MarioJr They're cushioned, so it's all good.
EU: I am now live via Twitter in the 3DS event! Should have live updates as they happen, so stay tuned!
US: Oh hey, WiFi. Hooray!
NL Staff: RT @jonwahlgren: Demo units on the floor, Phoenix over the air, and a stage awaiting excitement. Off to a good start http ...
US: Demo units on the floor, Phoenix over the air, and a stage awaiting excitement. Off to a good start http://yfrog.com/gzfwiclj
US: On display: pilotwings, steel diver, SSFIV, nintencats, OoT, Icarus, RE Mercs, madden, asphalt, DoA
EU: Comes with 2GB SD card, 6 AR cards, charging cradle, AC adaptor and stylus.
EU: Launch colours Cosmo Black and Aqua Blue!
EU: Just arrived at the Expo. Nearly ready to bring you the info!
#1
zezhyrule said:
Yes! Now the wait...
#2
LzQuacker said:
I do hope to see some action
#3
shinesprite said:
Great! I really want to know if it comes with an induction charger. (I already know about this)
#4
Erica_Hartmann said:
I hope those AR cards become like...well, collectible or whatever. Like you could go and buy them as if they were a trading card game, lol.
#5
estoiagamer said:
300 dollars and 6th march.
#6
Yasume said:
@estoiagamer: Pokémon Black and White are coming in that week, so I don't think so. Probably late March.
#7
Objection said:
i'll follow this for a good portion of the afternoon, then
Guessing between $200 and 250USD for NA, with a mid to late March release. Launch lineup will be 8 games or (likely) less and there will only be 1 or 2 games even worth considering picking up lol.
#8
DrVollKornBrot said:
My guess: 11th March, 249€
#9
ArmoredGoomba said:
$250 and March 19th
#10
Raylax said:
News flash: Two men spend a night in Amsterdam.
EDIT: Misread it. One man spends a night in Amsterdam.
#11
LordJumpMad said:
so it begins
#12
Knux said:
I'm guessing $200-$250 and March 20th.
#13
KiroX777 said:
i bought the 3DS off that chinese guy that takes them. so as far as im concerned, its out already _
#14
irken004 said:
@ArmoredGoomba My Birthday!
#15
Mqblank said:
Don't care what date but sub-£200 would be excellent
#16
JonWahlgren said:
i r excite
#17
bboy2970 said:
Well there are only 4 dates it could possiblly be: March 6, 13, 20, or 27. I really REALLY hope for March 6th but would settle for March 13th
I know that Black and White are coming on the 6th but I actually think 3DS still has a chance to come out that day. Black and White obviously don't need any help selling but they could still get a boost from all the people that will be in the store getting their new 3DS systems. I try to convince myself that it must be coming in early March but I just know its gonna be March 27th 
#18
Wesker said:
An Englishman in Amsterdam is worrying combination. We wouldn't want him waking up naked strapped to a lampost or anything like that. We need 3DS news!
#19
GamesX99 said:
Soooo excited!!!!
#20
The_Fox said:
I'm guessing $1,000 and released on Smarch 11th.
#21
Mikau94 said:
$299.99 March 20th
#22
irken004 said:
#23
Raylax said:
Release July, £220.
I'm not getting one at launch anyway, so xP
#24
FonistofCruxis said:
I'm guessing £190, 24th March for eu.
#25
Belgicario said:
My guess: March 25th 20XX and two kazillion dollars.
#26
Yasume said:
€239,99 on March 25th, Europe.
#27
DStanton said:
uh what about the live stream
#28
Token_Girl said:
I predict deep discounts for the entire month of trucktober!
#29
WolfRamHeart said:
Nintendo likes to release it's stuff on Sunday so I predict March 27th for North America. I also think that it will cost $299.
#30
turtlelink said:
Too bad we don't have live video or something like that.
#31
IAmNotWill said:
$250 or less, March 27th.
#32
Stine said:
Is it sad that I'm more excited for the conference than I was for my birthday yesterday? I'm probably not even getting a 3DS at launch, yet I can't wait for the live stream and twitter updates about it.
#33
MasterGraveheart said:
Consider this page bookmarked!
#34
MrSRArter said:
March 15th at $250 for North America
#35
Machu said:
Finally, after weeks of speculation and rumour, a message from the Mother-Ship draws near.
GIVE ME THE INFOS!!!!! .
#36
1080ike said:
March 27th, $250. Though I can always hope for less...
#37
Corbs said:
$249.99 / March 20th for North America
#38
Tar said:
I believe the max amount gamestop is taking is 250 for pre orders; but then again they said lozss was coming out this feburary.
#39
Dev said:
If only I wasn't at school tomorrow. That's bad enough, but I can't visit this site when I'm on a school computer. You can bet that I'll rush to my laptop once I come home!
#40
UrbanYeti said:
March 14th, and $249.99 because the wii in america at launch was $50 less then at the Japanese Launch.
#41
bboy2970 said:
Just realized I never made a price prediction. Guess I just don't really care how much its gonna be. Nintendo could make a really oddball move and price it at 400 and I know that I would still buy on launch! Anyway, I'm pretty sure its gonna be 250 dollars.
#42
ColorsOfSonic said:
CAN'T WAIT
#43
quickfingers said:
I say the Nintendo DS will release on March 20th at a price of $249.99 in America with OoT as a launch game for us,
Lol I just saw Corbie has the same idea I did before I type this so throw me on his bet
#44
Peacock said:
Ooh, tension!
#45
cyrus_zuo said:
Isn't GMT + 6 from CST?
Wouldn't that mean 8am CST (6am PCT)?
(at least right now while we are not observing Daylight Savings)
I'm not certain, but I believe it should be 8am CST.
#46
James said:
Yep, sorry for the mix-up! The times should be correct now
#47
LEGEND_MARIOID said:
£209.99 , last Friday of March for the EU...
Launch games will include: Super Monkey Ball 3DS, Prof Layton Mask of Miracle, PES 2011 3D (we already know), Pilotwings Resort, Asphalt 3DS, Steel Diver 3DS, Rabbids in Time 3DS, Puzzle Bobble 3DS, Nintencats and dogs and Animal Crossing etc.
#48
SpriteKing said:
At least $199.99 CDN
March 31st (My B-Day)
#49
salty1264 said:
today it was to cold for me to walk to school (-42) so my mom drove me cause her back hert so she didnt go to work but she is going tommorow to work so if its to cold i can read this live at home
#50
iPruch said:
29th March for sure. There was a leak at nintendo-europe web (specifically at Paper Mario's profile; then it was removed and changed into a "TBA" message).
#51
SuperSonic said:
Come on, Nintendo! Please February or early March for 250!
#52
TheBaconator said:
March 21st, $275. Reason for date: 3rd month of the year, DS was released on the 21st. Put it together and ya get 3DS.
#53
Whirlpool said:
I think it's safe to say 21st but $250 and the launch titles will be
Rabbids Travel in Time
Rayman
My Garden Sims 3
Nintendogs
Kid Icarus
Super Monkey Ball
Super Street Fighter
#54
smileisles said:
Hmmm.....I'm betting 249.99 is the price for America....though I've got my fingers crossed for less. I hope I hope I hope....
#55
ianmage1 said:
I just hope that the release date is either before March 23rd or after the 26th because I don't want to miss out on the launch while I'm on vacation. I preordered the 3DS at a gamestop. The 21st would be perfect. PLEASE!!!
#56
Fuzzy said:
Dang. Gonna asleep for the whole lot. Hopefully there will be good stuff to wake up to.
#57
Fuzzy said:
I reckon it'll be $350 in Australia, as that's what's been the price on the online sites. But I will probably get it when it gets to around $300 (or can get a good deal with some games).
#58
skywake said:
I'd be really annoyed if it was $250US and $400AU. That made sense when $1AU got you $0.6US but our currency is almost constantly hovering above and bellow parity with the US now, there is no need for it. There is no way it costs $150 per unit to ship, advertise and distribute a $250US device here in Aus.
#59
MarioPartyFan999 said:
I think it will be AUD$350 and released on the 24th March. But one thing I've totally forgotten about until that picture reminded me is when the red 3DS is coming out? I'm not getting one until red is released (which is fine as I have to save up for it)
#60
Nintendoftw said:
With that 3-8 hour battery life it better be 250$ or less.
#61
Angelic_Lapras_King said:
See you in Amsterdam. ;P
£229.99 and March 11th.
#62
Erica_Hartmann said:
Ugh, I hate having to go to class tomorrow...why couldn't this be on Thursday? What's so special about Wednesday? xD
#63
GamesX99 said:
Hmm I think Nintendo knows about the huge hype on the 3DS so I'm thinking maybe 200 - 250 dollars or if the world wants to hat on me it will be around 300
#64
Curt said:
$280, March 15th is my guess.
#65
Token_Girl said:
@Skywake
It's $300 in yen though. Still...you aussies always get screwed. Rumored prices for EU are around the $300 USD mark too. Hopefully it won't be $300. The only people happy about that. Then it's pretty much guaranteed most kid's next portable electronic devices will be the significantly cheaper iTouches.
#66
DkFluttershyGuy said:
Prediction, United States: Wednesday, March 30th, $299.99. Said something else at first, then I thought of it. 30 doesn't look too different from 3D. In commercials they could morph the zero in 30 to a D to make 3D...S.
#67
Fuzzy said:
You should work in advertising.
#68
Capt_N said:
Anything higher than $250 is robbery. W/ this economy, especially. Don't have a clue/guess as to when it will come out. Maybe mid-March, I suppose.
#69
thatguy said:
the australian release date is supposed to be some where in march and price around 300 - 350 dollars but i guess we will find out tommorow!
#70
DkFluttershyGuy said:
@Fuzzy
In my previous life, I was Don Draper. 
Actually, I've seen so much "Mad Men", I just think like an ad exec. I wish I were Don Draper. I'd have a ladyfriend right now. Or several.
Thanks.
@Chibi Link
Good thinking! I hope you're right. I'd rather be wrong and get it 27 days earlier than be right and get it 27 days later!
#71
SwerdMurd said:
it it true that "bloody" has the same weight as an f-bomb in euroland? When we moderate UK content at work, we're told to treat "bloody" as profanity and reject reviews that contain it...are we making too big a deal about that word?
#72
beatalLiToaD said:
I'm quite optimistic that i can leave work early today (since i almost never do that) so i can watch the event live. I really like these events somehow. When i miss them i want to watch all of the videos and screenshots as quickly as possible. And man how long it feels until they are uploaded on some sites (for good reasons though which just doesn't make the waiting any easier).
I'm going for a 250 € pricetag and a March 25th release in Europe.
#73
MarioPartyFan999 said:
@Chibi Link
So why cant Nintendo Australia release the 3DS for $350? Its higher than when the DSi and DSiXL launched and cheaper than when the Wii launched because who would buy it for $400? Especially if people knew thats how much a Wii used to cost (and is now $100 less than that) Although it is hard to believe the DS launched at $199, everything nowadays is much more expensive for no reason. I'm starting to believe they might release it for $300 because they don't want it to cost more than a Wii or people would buy a Wii instead.
#74
GTWarrior77 said:
My prediction is as follows:
Release date: 25 March 2011
Price: $299 (US)
#75
DkFluttershyGuy said:
Can't believe I missed it earlier. Could also be March 5th. 305=3DS. Put a slash in there to make it 3/05 or March 5th!
#76
Turok3DS said:
I guess the price would be: 229.99 - 249.99 €
Pro Evo Soccer, Nintendogs, SSF IV, Star Fox, other useless 3rd party software (Cartoon Network, Spongebob, etc.) and a LOT of virtual console titles. Release date late March or beginning of April.
2 colors but not the same as Japan (I do hope for Red and Grey)
#77
Phobos said:
Not guessing. I want the FACTS. And maybe a li'l action. I do hope Nintendo doesn't disappoint us. I don't want to get second thoughts on the console.
#78
jangonov said:
It's ok GameLord08, they don't want that either.
#79
Terra said:
I'm betting on £210 for the 3DS.
#80
LEGEND_MARIOID said:
I bet Mario can put away an enormous amount of lunch into that belly of his.
#81
theblackdragon said:
in b4 lame 'lotsa spaghetti' jokes
#82
Phobos said:
For lunch... I hope they made lotsa spaghetti!
#83
Sonic1994CD said:
Man after school I'm going to have to read this.
#84
WiiLovePeace said:
Huh? The live webstream (here: http://live.nintendo3ds.nintendo-europe.com/ ) hasn't started yet? Maybe my time changing calculations are incorrect but shouldn't it have started ~20mins ago?
I WANTZ TEH 3DS!!!111!!1! 
EDIT: Heh. Nevermind. My time changing calculations were WAYYYY off. See you in just under a couple of hours
#85
LordJumpMad said:
Tingle 3DS
Mind blowing
#86
HanuKwanzMasBif said:
March 27, $269.99, US.
March 20, 245 pounds, Europe.
December 31, 2011, 599 aUS DOLLARS, Australia.
#87
Rensch said:
€300,- and around the same in US dollars across the pond.
#88
GEOFF said:
If anyone thinks that in the EUSSR it's going to cost less than £250 with the weak pound against the yen and VAT at 20% they are dreaming.
#89
ShellyDeKiller said:
£180 to 230 or I'm waiting for a price drop. Or even a decent bundle.
#90
GamesX99 said:
OK! Lets start im gonna watch the live feed and this at the same time~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#91
labrat7 said:
Great pictures, DaddyNewts
#92
seba said:
Yee haa
#93
Ecto-1 said:
My guess is March 15 at $229.99 for the US.
#94
BowserTheGreat said:
IT'S ALMOST HERE!
#95
Ron_DelVillano said:
At 8:52 did Jon say he was fiddling with his unit?
#96
Radbot42 said:
i think ill wait for better colors
#97
LEGEND_MARIOID said:
Hope that's something like the line-up on lauch day (the demos there)
#98
Yasume said:
I'm watching the live stream right now. This is going to be awesome.
#99
LEGEND_MARIOID said:
AND WE'RE OFF!!!!
#100
HolyMackerel said:
EXCITING!
#101
LEGEND_MARIOID said:
Ross and Fischer, the dynamic duo - the 3DS looks pretty
#102
Yasume said:
Fischer seems really nervous.
#103
sillygostly said:
$350 is inexcusable let alone $400?! o.O You people are berzerk. Yet, Lord knows that people in this country are stupid enough to pay that much for it. Heck, the DSi XL is still retailing for $300 locally. $130 more than the full price in the U.S. Even the DS Lite is retailing for $30 more than a DSi XL in the states.
Considering the current state of the economy, and the ridiculous prices that we'll be forking over for games throughout the span of the 3DS's life, I'm not willing to pay more than $300 for the 3DS. Nintendo has gouged us enough.
#104
Slapshot said:
Wow, the EU speaker is really nervous and hard to understand.
I really like the Start, Select and Home button placement!
#105
HolyMackerel said:
Yeah, Laurent Fischer is a little nervous there haha. Probably because this isn't his native language. This is interesting stuff anyway.
Is there a way to watch the US show streamed online?
#106
LEGEND_MARIOID said:
...make that - the 3DS is VERY pretty
#107
LEGEND_MARIOID said:
Shaun the Sheep 3D? Yipeee!
I got an appointment with the accountant now, gotta go. Prob need to make sure my finances are in order so that I can buy this fracker. Pls be a lowish price, please
#108
HolyMackerel said:
ONLY ONE FRIEND CODE!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!
Ah, and you can see who's online and what they're playing. Joining games with friends is supposed to be much easier too. Exciting stuff.
#109
Phobos said:
I love that guy's accent... LOL. Not bad from what I'm seeing so far in EU, but I really want to see the games. Street Pass seems great too.
#110
Arcader18 said:
ONLY ONE FRIEND CODE PER CONSOLE!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAMAYYYGOOOODD!!!!!!! ITSSS AMAZING
#111
Phobos said:
ONLY ONE FRIEND CODE, OMG!
#112
Radbot42 said:
lol George Clooney
#113
theblackdragon said:
US stream here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nintendo-3ds-live
#114
LzQuacker said:
Only one friend code
#115
Slapshot said:
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU DRAGON!!!!!!
OMG... I want Pilotwings Now!!!
What? I can afford it and it's only 2 months away!!!!
#116
UNC5052 said:
lol, Reggie said GamePlaystations.
#117
LzQuacker said:
$249.99
#118
Slapshot said:
@UNC.... I caught that too.
#119
marc_max said:
Rayman 3D is Rayman 2 AGAIN.
I hope it's a better port than Rayman DS.
#120
theblackdragon said:
@slappy: hahaha no prob -- thank GamesX99, he's the one who gave us the heads-up in chat. the NA stream was way less lame than the EU one :3
#121
Slapshot said:
Seriously, I was happy to see ole Reggie at the forefront when that stream loaded up Lol.
Thanks, GamesX99
Great day for Nintendo!
#122
MysteriousVoice said:
TWO FIFTY!
#123
theblackdragon said:
@slappy: hahaha, Reggie gave us the goods right off the bat... no piddling around like the EU conference :3
#124
Ecto-1 said:
I got to the live stream of the US event just in time to see Reggie turn and walk off of the stage...
#125
Yasume said:
The EU conference is lame. When does it end?
#126
Chris720 said:
$249.99 for America? £209 for EU? God, this thing is bloody expensive. D:
I could buy a netbook for that price for gawds sake. D:
#127
komicturtle said:
Hm, will Gamestop call you to ask what color you want or should I call them within the next two days? I want that awesome Blue one.
And I knew it was going to be $250 ($230-$250) and some people kept saying "No, it's $300". Ah, feels good to be right.
#128
HolyMackerel said:
I like how Yves Guillemot said you'd be fighting dragons in Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D.
#129
reshiram said:
I WANT TO BUY IT RIGHT NOW!but I can not...
#130
Raylax said:
No price for EU? Wow wth, it comes out 2 days earlier here than America xD
#131
Radbot42 said:
I like how they were using a black eyed peas song whenever someone would walk on stage
#132
edhe said:
"Retail price decided by retailer..."
I forsee massive profiteering.
Also, YES! We get the system 2 days before the US!!
#133
Terra said:
@Demon - Sorry, where did you get that figure for the Europe price?
#134
LzQuacker said:
@edhe: I bet we get it a lot cheaper though
#135
reshiram said:
25th march...GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!But how mach will the 3ds and the games will cost?
#136
HolyMackerel said:
Of course the EU show couldn't announce a price. Every country will have a different price for the system. Ah well.
#137
Raylax said:
"HMV selling them for 250 apparently"
...Please tell me that's Euros.
#138
Terra said:
F*** me, £229 on HMV. The UK price equivalent to what they're selling it at in the US was around £156.49. I knew it would be higher than that but come on!
#139
Raylax said:
Oh well, this makes it considerably easier to not buy.
#140
Yai said:
I died a little inside. I'm not paying over £100 more than the US equivalent
___#141
Terra said:
Games Basement has it at the much more reasonable £159.99 though
#142
zezhyrule said:
Is that a little "3D" light near the top screen nexr to the slider? That could be annoying at night and stuff
#143
Yai said:
I wonder how much GAME will charge for this
#144
NintenDude97 said:
Check out a live stream of the game demos.
http://www.gamespot.com/shows/today-on-the-spot/
EDIT: I'm the 150th commenter!
#145
Terra said:
@Yai - Game have listed it as £229.99 too now
#146
Raylax said:
@Yai: Knowing GAME, about £2million. And packaged with Carnival Games and a BAJILLION bits of plastic tat you don't need :3
#147
Robo-goose said:
Even though it says the page will update automatically, I still find myself pushing the refresh button repeatedly.
#148
HolyMackerel said:
@Robo-goose I refresh for the classy comments.
#149
Arcader18 said:
NINTENDO 3DS EVENT TRANSLATOR = FAIL!
#150
zionich said:
Launch titles for US?
#151
shinesprite said:
For US:
$249.99 = Good!
March 27 = Unforgivable!
I wasn't going to get it at day-one anyway, especially knowing that the shop won't even be open a launch!
#152
zezhyrule said:
Wow the AR looks pretty cool from the video I saw. 3D AR archery... nice
#153
zionich said:
About where does the grapical power of the 3DS lie, now that you have seen it up close?
#154
Kid_A said:
I find it odd that the eShop won't be open at launch. Other than that, though, sounds like it's really packed with content!
#155
NintenDude97 said:
@Kid_A: It will probably be activated after the first system update, like the DSi shop was. (I experienced this at the launch of the DSi)
#156
DkFluttershyGuy said:
Geez, was closer on release date before I over-thought things. Come on, March 27! Thank you for all the updates, James and Jonathan!
#157
Robo-goose said:
"US: Just froze a unit when switching to game notes through home button while watching a movie. Whoops! "
Great, Jon, you broke it. Now you have to buy it.
#158
estoiagamer said:
Wow it's cheaper.
And no wow for 25th march.
#159
J-Forest-Esq said:
£220 pre-oder price from Amazon UK.
Save 4% of the RRP apparently...
Still have not decide whether that's too expensive for me.
#160
WolfRamHeart said:
I am so glad that it is going to be $249 and not $299! It comes out two days before my birthday so I know what I'm getting myself as a present!
#161
komicturtle said:
Hey, don't tease us about Nintendo vs Capcom D:
(Even though the director of TvC and MvC said he would like a crossover like Smash Bros. to happen and wanting Mario in a Vs. game in an interview....)
#162
theblackdragon said:
"US: 3D slider is really just a focal adjuster and not "more" or "less" 3D. Sorta like fitting binoculars to your eyes."
wait, what? i thought you could turn the 3D effect off altogether? if that's not possible, there's no way i'll be able to get this later as planned... i get headaches enough during 3D movies and stuff
#163
Sadsack_Awesome said:
Power bomb?
#164
komicturtle said:
Here's the Samus in Dead or Alive video they mentioned: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyOmIuy3D14
Sweetness.
#165
zionich said:
A real Metroid would have been better =(
#166
armoredghor said:
Nintendo's website has a lot of new videos on this. Check it out:
http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/videos/#/Virtual_Tour
#167
andyutd97 said:
Amazon Confirms 229.99 rrp. Selling it currently at 219.99
#168
Late said:
DoA metroid video was awesome! Haven't played any other than DoA3.
#169
Mayhem said:
For everyone complaining about the price comparisons, you have to remember the US price is WITHOUT tax. And the difference is caused by a weak dollar currently, not much you can do about that. Would you be whinging if the dollar was so strong that it caused our price to go up down the line? Of course you would. So it works both ways...
#170
armoredghor said:
@the black dragon
It changes the range and at the very bottom of the slider it says off. So now worries man.
#171
theblackdragon said:
@armoredghor: haha, thanks -- after staring at my DSi all morning, my eyes aren't having the greatest of days :3
#172
armoredghor said:
DOA Dimmensions looks amazing!
#173
ShellyDeKiller said:
http://www.asda-entertainment.co.uk/games/inspiration/3ds-asda.list - Asda doing the best deals so far for preorders. Wondering right now whether it would be a good idea.... :Z
#174
LEGEND_MARIOID said:
I had some rewards I used up on a website I use. Used them on my p#gging 3DS order. NoE can k#ss my posterior.
#175
WaveBoy said:
So GB and GBC handheld VC games look a bit fuzzy on the 3DS? Weird....Maybe the 3D was on!
#176
James said:
@WaveBoy Fuzzy as in "how they probably originally looked on GameBoy Color"
#177
Dr_Salvador said:
@DaddyNewts - What did you get... Champaign and gum..?
Hehe...
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Nice updates by the way! I got the important notes I needed!
#178
Dr_Salvador said:
@armoredghor - Thanks for the info about the new info at Nintendo´s website!
#179
Pyrodon said:
They never mentioned anything about PictoChat!! Does anyone know if the 3DS will come with it?
#180
Dev said:
I'm so happy to hear that Kid Icarus and Paper Mario are solidly good. Any Mario Kart 3DS gameplay there?
#181
DigitalGreentea said:
I'm getting one on day 1!
#182
UrbanYeti said:
Nintendo Vs Capcom?! hopefully it happens. And if its by Sakurai, i will preorder it first day i can, because sakurai is my #1 fav game creator, tied with Miyamoto
#183
TLink9 said:
e-store comes in a future update, ok I can understand the browser but the e-store
Lame nintendo
#184
almostnacho said:
The Imagine and Petz series? I thought we were told there would be no crap that plagued the DS and Wii!
#185
Radbot42 said:
so was links awakening given 3d effects, like they said they might give vc games 3 effects?
#186
Odnetnin said:
Nice @36.
#187
turtlelink said:
How do your eyes feel. Jame/Jon?
#188
LittleIrves said:
Whoa! Nintendo's US homepage, you are correct: There are only two things that matter now... one is blue, the other is black. Check out the back-and-forth between the two by clicking the arrow. Neato.
#189
timp29 said:
I can't believe they gave you a mini moet in the goodie bag. That's pretty damn decent of them! haha and a red bull shot.
#190
timp29 said:
So guys... which is more ace... SSFIV or DoA? Which would you buy if you could only have one?
#191
UrbanYeti said:
but what do you guys mean ask mr sakurai for nintendo vs capcom?
#192
SilverBaretta said:
lol, goodie bag with gum and......is that champagne? Well, glad you had fun, guys, can't wait to get me hands on this machine.
Oh, also, anyone have Sakurai's email?
#193
Fuzzy said:
Is there anything game related in that goody bag? Looks like it's just wine and munchies (not that I would be complaining about that though
)
#194
komicturtle said:
Hehe, forget about the champagne and other stuff, I want that BAG!!! D:
#195
Ecto-1 said:
For anyone who is interested, the Nintendo Channel on Wii (US) has been updated with several videos about the 3DS.
By the way, great job NL.
#196
James said:
Glad you guys enjoyed the coverage! Here's some answers for you:
Goodie bag contained nothing game related, sadly.
For me, SSFIV has the edge but DoA is very impressive. I'm a big SF fan though, people who aren't may not get it. DoA is still a great fighter though. I'll have impressions of both on the site soon.
I did see PictoChat on the in-game menu - Jon used the OS more than me so he may be able to shed some light on things.
Virtual Console games were just as they would be on original hardware - no 3D effect.
Mario Kart 3DS only visible in rolling footage behind glass, sadly.
#197
LEGEND_MARIOID said:
Thanks for the coverage
#198
Ecto-1 said:
@James and/or Jonathan
How did your eyes feel after using the systems over the course of the event? Did the 3D seem to cause more eyestrain than a typical LCD?
#199
James said:
@Ecto-1 Because you're moving from station to station it's tough to say whether it's more or less tiring than using normal LCD, to be honest. For me, as a glasses-wearer, I found it less straining when I took my glasses off but plenty of other people said the opposite. I certainly didn't feel optically exhausted at any point, though
#200
Ecto-1 said:
Thanks, James.
#201
Sadsack_Awesome said:
is this the end of this live text..?
#202
James said:
The event ended 48 hours ago so yep, no more live text updates