Japan Gets Cool Zelda-Themed Prepaid Cards
Posted by James Newton
Grab the Skyward Sword
Over in Japan, Nintendo releases all kinds of themed cards for its digital stores, from Mario and Link eShop cards to a new range of Zelda 25th Anniversary eShop cards.
The cards each focus on a different game, from Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to the latest design promoting Skyward Sword. Each costs 1,000 Yen.
There's a third, mystery card still to be revealed next month however, with the Japanese description calling it a "special Zelda 25th illustration". What could it be?
Nintendo recently announced the release date for Zelda: Skyward Sword — it'll hit Europe on 18th November, and reaches North America on 20th November.
[via nintendo.co.jp]





























#1
TheAmazingRaccoon said:
do want, even though i dont use cards
#2
grenworthshero said:
my thoughts exactly ^^
#3
timp29 said:
It would almost be a shame to redeem such a card.
#4
realar said:
Man I applaud Nintendo for putting it out there but geez I'm getting the feeling of TOO MUCH PRAISE, Metroid has gotten ZILCH and furthermore SQUAT (minus an article via UK'S Official Nintendo Magazine) to show Samus THIS kind of love.
#5
SuperLink said:
The next card is gonna be awesome
#6
beatalLiToaD said:
All these beautiful cards would make more people interested in the download services imo. So i'd say it would be a wasted opportunity if they don't sell these everywhere they can.
#7
Blaze said:
If they bought them here I'd buy one, not use it and display it!
#8
bboy2970 said:
"Will this reach the west?"
Nope. These cool theme cards never come over here and I'm sure this one will be no exception
#9
Supremeist said:
That looks really awesome. When I get cards like this, I collect all the different design's.
#10
Angelic_Lapras_King said:
Nintendo must be mad not to be releasing these every where else. People would buy dozens of them as COLLECTOR'S ITEMS, since they'd be a limited time only thing, and that would mean waaaaaay more money. ;P
#11
irken004 said:
Purty.
#12
RoyalBlur said:
Darn, I wish this would come to the USA.
#13
Peacock said:
Alright, these NEED to come to America.
#14
Caramel said:
#15
NINTENBOY said:
That's cool and all but why is Nintendo just spoiling Link? They didn't do anything like this for Mario and what about Samus it's her birthday this year too!! Link is having the greatiest birthday party ever while Mario and Samus are just sitting there way in the background at a little table with one little happy birthday balloon and sharing a tiny little birthday cake
Not cool Nintendo not cool!!
#16
bezerker99 said:
There are waaaay to many bird freaks in Zelda games these days.
#17
OldBoy said:
No reason whatsoever to not release these in the rest of the world.Simple printing job.Do it Nintendo, see how many cards you sell. (clue: a lot!!) and half of them probably won't even be redeemed
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And I agree with @6 ,this would make a great promotional tool.They could theme em'for every major release..sweeeeeet.
DO IT!!!
#18
Shining-Void said:
i want 1
#19
Henmii said:
Very nice!
#20
rtr0GMR1 said:
Very cool. Also very tired of NA not getting anything cool from the big N.
#21
Tigus said:
Cool, be great to have one of these and I may never even use it.