Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Majora's Mask Special Edition New 3DS XL, it's no surprise that pre-orders for the console were sold out at an extraordinary rate, leaving many die-hard Zelda fans out in the cold. It seems that Nintendo is listening to the cries of its loyal fans, and has re-stocked this iconic golden console for the UK audience at least. Those who are tempted to get their hands on this version of Nintendo's new handheld should be quick to act, as no doubt this new batch of pre-orders will run dry very quickly.
The bundle itself comes with the gloriously golden New Nintendo 3DS XL emblazoned with the icon of Majora's Mask, a digital copy of the game pre-loaded, a lovely little statuette of the Skull Kid wearing the titular mask, and – most importantly – a wall charger.
This new batch should hopefully stem the flow of madness that is individuals selling their pre-orders on online auctions sites, but that may be hoping beyond hope. Nintendo's stock issues seem to be slowly balancing themselves out, but of course many of the rarer amiibo figurines are still exceedingly difficult to come by, no matter how influential you may be. We can only hope that Nintendo can provide enough for those that want them in future amiibo releases.
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[source store.nintendo.co.uk]
Comments 36
I'm guessing "sold out in 15 minutes"
EDIT: This item is 1 per customer so maybe it'll take longer to sell out!
They also became available on Monday for around two hours. I was fortunate to pick one up.
Get em quick people!!
This must be a second run because they've got the release date as 31st March.
March 31st? No thanks
YES pre-ordered it!!!
Thank you nintendolife for the heads up.
@Morph I just noticed that, I wonder whether those who preordered after the Direct have also had their console delayed to this date.
@Grumblevolcano i doubt it, they are still available on amazon for launch day for £10 more but no skull kid
It really should be stated in the article that its march 31st
@Grumblevolcano No, my order still says Feb 13th.
I just hope they restock lucida, robin, pac man and Ness now
It just frustrates me that NOA won't sell stuff direct to consumers and cut out best buy, etc. cut the middleman out and reap the profit. The other Nintendo companies/countries do it
@DESS-M-8 Heck, I wish pre-orders for those amiibo opened up in North America by now!
If Nintendo keeps restockin it`s not going to be very special edition anymore. Also why all the Rosalina amiibos are sold out i wonder.
Yeah 31st March?! Like WAAAT
GOODY GUM DROPS!!!!.........OH March 31st
I got the email and went right to the Nintendo store to pre-order it. TOTALLY bummed that it doesn't release till March 31st because I'm already in agony waiting for New 3DS and I really want to play Majora's Mask at launch. I might keep my original 3DS pre-order with Majora's Mask special edition and hope a friend will buy it from me when the new limited edition comes out.
@DESS-M-8 They just updated the store to allow Super Mario wave 1 preorders and various Mario Party 10 bundles. Looks like you can't get the game on its own, Mario amiibo is always included.
@Henryhill The kicker is that NoA DOES have an online store, but you have to go out of your way to get to it, for one thing. And then most of their stuff are just refurbished systems and accessories anyway.
They must have a really good thing going with the major retailers if they'd rather deal with BB, TRU, Walmart, and GS's shenanigans, rather than just go through their own store...
Nah, I'll stick with my New 3DS Ambassador Edition thanks
Coooome on USA... I want my Majora XL
Lol, you guys must have taken a lot of screenshots from this part of the Direct. Each article on this has had a picture from a different viewing angle. thumbs up
@DTFaux yeah I meant it's virtually useless. I did buy a couple of straps for my wii remotes but they don't sell anything new direct. It's odd that they don't want to eliminate the middleman and use this model. Traditional I guess.
@Grumblevolcano They actually say on Facebook: "UNLIKE THE FIRST BATCH these will have an estimated delivery of the 31st of March".
As lovely as this is I'll stick with my current black standard new 3DS pre-order. I'll keep my current Link between worlds Gold XL nice and clean for future 'The Antique's Roadshow' circa 2040. 😂😉😊
@paleboyjack See my comment above about what they say on Facebook, the first batch are still available at launch I believe.
Just in case people arent aware the exact same 3ds is available on amazon for £225 with a feb 13th release date. Just without the skull kid model.
My order is in. Cannot resist that Skull kid figure. Must remember to cancel my other orders.
Just waiting for a load of skiing gear to be refunded to my credit card (the misses likes to buy everything in 3 sizes.just to get the right fit) Hopefully will still be available when the funds are freed up. Not to fussed if it releases on 31st March as already have my ambassador edition which i plan to continue using until a proper account system is available and I can download all my games on all my 3ds's
@paleboyjack I know someone already answered it, but perhaps even more reassuring is, on the website, it says, "All customers who preordered this item before January 28th (today) will still receive it on February 13.
Ordered one.... may change mind but can always cancel or be an donkeyhat and ebay my soul
Why does NoA nintendo suck so bad? ! After getting my order canceled from best buy I've been watching the news feed, hoping I still have a chance, but everything is always for the UK
Thanks for caring about America, Nintendo. Nintendo is teasing us like a dog. They're getting us with a treat but snatch it away before we could even smell it!
@pazuzu Same here
Actually, America did get a second chance. It was this past Friday. It was quick and again limited. I ordered mine through GameStop. And as far as I know, the second round here is just the system, no digital copy of the game, no epic skull kid figurine, and no charger. But I'm glad for the opportunity. Thank you NOA. for listening. At least a little. ....
so do you have to pay for this UPFRONT?
Why it is not possible outside UK, I'm in France and I could not buy it
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