Looking to save a bit of coin on a 3DS or a 3DS XL? You might want to consider a newly discounted refurbished unit from the Nintendo Online Store.
Nintendo has taken an extra $10 of several varieties of its handheld. The Aqua Blue and Midnight Purple 3DSes are now $109.99 while the Blue/Black and Red/Black 3DS XL colors are currently $169.99.
The reduced prices are listed as temporary, but it is not currently known just how long the deal will last. Refurbished units through Nintendo are guaranteed to be in fully operational condition, but may have a few cosmetic blemishes. Nintendo's full offering of refurbished portables can be found here.
Yes, that killer-looking Zelda 3DS XL is on the horizon, but would you consider a refurbished system to fulfill your needs? Let us know below.
[source store.nintendo.com, via nintendoeverything.com]
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I want purple but despite the awesome price. I can't get it!
Didn't the U.S. Nintendo online store announce this months ago?
They have been on sale Refurbished for a WHILE now. But it seems they just got 109.99. They were 119.99 two weeks ago, and 129.99 when it started.
Also, the blue can still be found new in NA retailers, though not easily. I saw one a week or two ago in Target.
I may purchase the purple one as a holiday gift. It's a great deal!
@Jstar269 I meant "on sale" as in discounted, not "on sale" as just starting to be sold. Sorry for any confusion in terminology.
Those prices are crazy! It's amazing that you can get such an awesome system for such a great price. For the cost of a 3DS at launch you can get a refurbished system and get four games. Quite the deal for late adopters.
What. Aqua blue is discontinued already? o.O
The Aqua Blue is discontinued, eh? I might have to look into selling mine. Maybe someone will want it since it's so "rare"...? And then I could get an XL...hehe.
I believe Flame Red is discontinued as well.
@TimLatshaw "on sale" is correct, "for sale" would be the other situation. Not sure how some got confused with that lol
well, I still love my Aqua Blue 3DS(It looks more like Aqua Green to me but, whatever).
but refurbishing Systems to sell cheaper seem like a smart move.
Great, I'm hoping to get a XL this Christmas, I'll have to mention this!
Here in Europe, where every Ninty thing cost more than in the US, you can always find a brand new 3DS XL on sale for € 150 in electronic stores or supermarkets close to home...
This is the perfect way to cheaply gift my gal into going hunting with me.
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