It's a big Mario release, so it's time for retailers to coax us to their stores with some 'collectibles' that, in all likelihood, will be lost behind the furniture within days. Still, extras are always nice, and lucky UK gamers will have the chance to get hold of a gold coin cartridge case — not actually made of gold, obviously — as an extra with New Super Mario Bros. 2 pre-orders from GAME.co.uk and gamestation.co.uk.
It could be a handy way to carry the game cart around in some style, with the lanyard clip making it possible to wear it around your neck to show off as bling. Either way, the official announcement is below.
Ahead of the highly anticipated release of New Super Mario Bros. 2 available on Nintendo 3DS from 17th August, Nintendo is releasing a one-off collectable gold coin case as an exclusive pre-order gift when you pre-order your copy at GAME and gamestation stores. The small case - a replica of Mario’s iconic Coins - can hold any number of small objects including the New Super Mario Bros. 2 Nintendo 3DS Game Card itself, definitely a handy accessory if you’re always on the move.
Every Mario fan knows that he loves to collect Coins and in New Super Mario Bros. 2 the Mushroom Kingdom is bursting with more Coins for you to collect than ever before. Each level is littered with gold as Coins rain down from overhead pipes, trails of Coins are left behind by special gold enemies and pipes transport Mario into Coin-filled caverns.
It’s up to you to collect as many Coins as possible throughout Mario’s latest adventure and now you can collect a limited edition gold coin case before the adventure has even begun.
Simply pre order New Super Mario Bros. 2 at GAME or gamestation to receive the collectable gold coin case. The perfect accompaniment to the latest golden Mario Bros. adventure for any loyal Mario and Luigi fan.
New Super Mario Bros. 2 will be available on Nintendo 3DS from August 17th for more information check www.nintendo.co.uk. Also follow @NintendoUK on Twitter for all the latest and exclusive Nintendo information.
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Comments 59
Why is this not coming to America!? I would preorder it just for this.
Cheap gold-painted plastic coin ftw!
Its color seems a bit...off. xD
Even if that were in the US, it wouldn't sway me from buying digital.
I'm downloading it instead of buying it anyway.
Digital is the future, especially for people living in places without good videogames store. Support digital.
@Sosa: I don't wanna! Even though I live out in the middle of nowhere. xD
that's kinda cool
must have coins!
Wow a stupid gold colored coin, that just happens to be able to hold a game is definitely not a reason for me to preorder. I hope the U.S. gets something better. Happy 4th of July to anyone who celebrates it
About digital downloading the game, should it cost less? I mean, they are not including the boxart and the manual/inserts a physical copy have (not that the manual its that great as they used to be)
The way I see it, you're paying to play the game. Though the manuals haven't been any good as of late (or even barely there). Going Digital for all future games. Just that I can have all my games with me and no switch carts is good for me. Luckly I only bought 2 games... I wish I could download Mario Kart 7 though.
I'm jelly over here in North America
So I could carry the game around my neck...or I could just have it digitally on the system? Hm.
@Gridatttack It probably wont cost less and if it does it will only be a bit cheaper.I think there isn't a lot of cost in packaging. Most of the cost comes from development and PEGI, USK and ERSB ratings.
This is great for me as I was planning on buying it anyway.
Wow that is nice. Any news on NA pre order bonuses? I am sure with games going digital stores are going to have to offer some kind of incentive to get people to come to the store rather than downloading the game.
I'll do anything gold coins/
hope that comes to the u.s. i like switching through games by cartridge better than looking at a screen and choosing it, i dont know, im more of a retro guy
SHUT UP AND-A TAKE-A MY COINS!!
I'm glad to see Nintendo is participating in Pre-orders rewards with physical items rather than tacked on game content. I hope they keep that plan going
@Sosa:
I won't support digital. Not until game companies support all international credit or debit cards. And since Amazon does, I am getting a physical copy. I can also trade games with friends that way.
An extra trinket is always a good thing, specially considering that I am definitely getting this game and that it won't lower in price for months, if not years.
Gold worth giving my gold for...
That's pretty cool...
Sweet
Of course, you can make real gold out of this if you sell this on eBay in about 5 years...
Retail purchases should come with a download code!
alright something to match my teeth finally!
I would preorder the game for that bonus. XD
Fill that coin with chocolate and you've got yourself a sale Nintendo
lol in the US so far, Gamestop.com will give you a Gold Mario Pin. You will only get it if you order ONLINE! They don't really show you the Mario Pin. It just looks like they cut out the Gold Mario and paste the picture there. Here is the Link:
http://www.gamestop.com/nintendo-3ds/games/new-super-mario-bros-2/101480?loc=mostanticipated_row5_col2
I would pre-order just for that If not then Digital Download it is.
It's mario it's free it cool ordered today at game west Sussex England
Digital Download $40.
Gamestop in the U.S. will definitely have some sort of pre-order freebie as well. I got a sweet Tanooki Mario keychain for Super Mario 3d Land pre-order. I will be surprised if Wario is not in this game...
awesome.................
Gold cartridge would be cooler.
@Red_Kinetic Yes, so Nintendo effectively gives out two copies of the game
@Gridatttack @TwilightPoint The cost of the digital download and retail purchase is exactly the same ($39.99 in the US). Nintendo's official stance is you're paying for the content, not the physical package. You also get the peace of mind that you will never lose the game if you buy digital (you can redownload it for free if you accidentally delete it, but if you lose your cartridge you'll have to repurchase one).
@Red_Kinetic Yeah, right
Hopefully it comes over here... Already preordered mine.
@HADAA: Ummm you can still lose a digital download if the company goes out of business or the game is pulled which is one reason physical is better. Once I buy it its mine and no company can take it away.
Boo, I want free swag in NA. We don't seem to be getting much these days.
We are also getting this preorder in Australia, its exclusive to EBGames http://ebgames.com.au/3ds-157544-New-Super-Mario-Bros-2-Gold-Coin-Edition-Nintendo-3DS
Oh man I don't wanna have to pay $68 just to get a plastic game case (which probably only holds one 3DS game, but... the coin, the coin! Hard... to... resist...
No preorder bonus for US gamestops???
@Aviator_Dragon lol, nice
Come on Nintendo, give us Aussies some love too!
Well, I DO live in a town founded via a gold boom...maybe I should just pan for the real stuff instead
...if it could say hold four carts I'll be fine with that. Anything less than three and I'm just gonna buy it after it comes out.
@Kage_88 huh? Nintendo is giving us some love, read my comment above, #46.
#40 BINGO!! a gold colored cartridge limited to preorders would be perfect!!
To thee Pawn shop,young Mario,time to make thee some money,and help Italy with it's debt.
Gamestation usually charge £5-10 more for new games, but I just checked their website and they have this game at £30, the same as Amazon, Shopto etc...
The gold coin actually makes gamestation the best deal going in the uk, ill be damned
@WiiLovePeace Great! I'm going to ensure I get one. Carrots without sticks, here I come!
@latiomany I totally agree
@WaveBoy I love those toys! Kids toys suck these days lol
@TeeJay yup
I'll just download it.
Truthfully, I really want this! I mean, I probably wouldn't take it everywhere, but I'd definitely keep it for collection. However, since I'm in North America, I'll be receiving the Gold Mario Pin! I usually don't order games online, but because that's the only way North America's exclusive bonus item, I'll make an exception. :3
Nerd bling
These pre order bonuses are not made by nintendo. Boy was I disappointed when I got the boxed pre order for The Legend of Zelda: OoT, the box was cheap, no mention of nintendo on the box and the ocarina was well made but not produced by nintendo. Where does GAME/EB Games/Gamestop get these pre order bonuses made??? most of them are bogus, I wouldn't bother paying full price just to get this silly gimmick.
Not bad I suppose!
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