We brought you the news of the New 3DS Retro Plate & Watch way back in July, but the time has finally arrived for those preorders to be fulfilled. Naturally Nintendo Life chum Nintendaan is at hand to take the bullet and give it a try.
Taking inspiration from Nintendo's classic series of Game & Watch devices, the Retro Plate & Watch actually looks really cool. That said we're not really convinced the outside of your 3DS really needs an LCD clock, alarm, timer and most bizarrely of all a thermometer.
If you'd like to get your hands on one of these, you can do so from Amazon Japan for 2,503 Yen (£13.50 / $20.70). Take a look at Daan's unboxing below and let us know what you think.
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[source amazon.co.jp]
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I'd totally want this if i had a new nintendo 3ds.
Rather cool IMO! However the danger of smashing my 3DS when trying to hit the snooze button is real and as such I must decline.
Would like this one, but unfortunately my New 3DS already has a protective case that's not compatible with this beauty. Will rather tackle the Super Mario Maker cover plates.
This makes me wonder. Can the plates be rotated? Like, could he have put the red buttons down by the cameras?
I think it's a cool idea but I won't be buying one.
How the hell do you order from Amazon Japan? I thought they don't send products outside of Asia?
@Aerona You can't, the top and bottom are different.
@JeffreyG Laaaaame.
I absolutely LOVE this. I had many of these Game and Watches when I was kid. I love how they felt in one's hands and they were suprisingly fun — much better than the little cheapy plastic Tiger games. Especially loved Super Mario Brothers, Rainshower, Donkey Kong and Bombsweeper ... so many great Game and Watches. That case is amazing. However... I don't have or plan to own a 3DS — portable systems are my kids' domain. Wii U is mine!
I don't like how it sticks out so much... like, couldn't they make it a bit flatter? It's pretty basic tech... and those noises it was making. Ouch. Cool idea, but I don't think it works too well.
Very cool! If i had a New 3DS and lots of money, i'd buy one immediately
Pretty cool! Maybe when I get a New 3DS that is compatible with plates and these haven't risen in price I'll get one.
It's a pity it doesn't have an actual game and watch game on it to.
That's awesome, I really want it but I'd be worried about it getting destroyed in my bag. My Pokemon OR/AS one already has despite my New 3DS always being in a protective case while in my bag...
I totally want this, even though I don't own a new 3ds.
That's it? Not even a simple LCD game programmed in? Pass.
This plate is really cool, but I love my Majora's Mask cover plate. Had to import it from Japan because most plates are not available yet in the U.S. NOA really gets to get on the ball.
@readyletsgo Just go to your regular Amazon site and search for it, I found the link here: http://www.amazon.com/New3DS-retro-plate-Watch-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B012FLW1BW/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A1OW5YD5N2YJL2
@ravens326 ah thanks man! £21.99, I'll have to think about it as thats nearly a billion euro lol
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