Boo_Buster

This is an awesome deal for those just wanting to get a 3DS, but Nintendo needs to bring some new XL colors for those who want to upgrade or just enter with the bigger handheld. Some limited edition XL's would be nice too. I am grateful for what I currently have though

Probably Little Inferno, but I want to see some reviews first. My Wii U is finally all set up and I absolutely love it so far without even playing a game yet haha, it's about time to play some though. Nintendo Land, NSMBU, Scribblenauts and ZombiU

@PinkSpider He is more the creative mind behind Nintendo, Iwata has created some games as well but he doesn't really do that anymore now that he is global president. I don't know much about Reggie but I believe he comes from a more business type background, although he seems to love games.

This man has helped shape each and every one of us here, more than likely. I wish I could give him something in return for everything he has done. It'd be cool to play him a song from Zelda or Mario on the piano. I bet he'd think that was cool actually. This man is a genius in every sense of the word. I gave him a Happy Birthday shout out on my show this morning and I wondered if anyone out there knew who he was when I first said his name haha

@ThomasBW84 I'd actually get Myst if it was in the $10 range....but $30? C'mon man. You are very right Tommy, they need to sort out their retail-games-on-the-eShop prices. They should put Pilotwings and Steel Diver up for $19.99, they would sell great, but they never will. I love Nintendo, I really do, but decisions like this are quite the head scratcher... I'm sorry Nintendo, but there are only a few retail games out there I am paying full price to download (Animal Crossing is basically it). If they were $5 less than the physical copy I'd be a lot more apt to buy the digital version. Perhaps when they see more people buying games on the Wii U solely because of that Wii U premium discount they will see the light... but they only see their own light. I love that about them, and hate it at times as well. Thanks Tom

@Jaco Your best bet will be Walmart or Best Buy at midnight, and big stores like that, which MIGHT actually receive an extra few. Stay away from "video game" stores (that specialize in them, like GameStop) as that will be an exercise in futility, my friend. They will be lucky to get any extra systems, and it's highly doubtful at release their will be many extras at all. I would not want to be you in this situation buddy. Good luck though, none the less! The more, the merrier.

I went to Gamestop about a half hour after the New York press/pricing event a few months ago and pre-ordered mine, no problem at all. It was sold out, for GS, a few days after that though, so I went at the perfect time. I'm not waiting like an idiot either; I'm going to GameStop Sunday morning at 9am and walking right in and out with my Nintendo stash

Rather cool, Thomas.

@ajcismo Exactly... Seriously. Great comment.

If I remember correctly, and of course I do, PS3 didn't get trophies until after launch through a system update. If fans complain enough, and Nintendo hears them loudly enough, I am sure the same can be done on the Wii U. Having said that, I don't care about trophies. Trophies are for people with low self esteem, something I do not lack, whatsoever They would just be there, as they are on my PS3, providing nothing more than a lackluster "hooray" when one pops up. I get my self-justification elsewhere; video gaming, for me, is a relaxation station. I agree with Nintendo's decision, although I am sure I am among the minority.

I'll get NSMBU and ZombiU along with the included Nintendo Land on launch day... but Scribblenauts Unlimited is looking really good as well. 4 completely worthy games at launch is pretty great in my eyes. I think once people start hearing positive remarks on the Wii U it will become another solid selling Nintendo console.

@divinealpha except for the Wii U

I can't believe I haven't played an Animal Crossing game before. Shame on me! It looks great

Mr. Johnson must have a johnson for a brain, as waiting in line for anything is for morons and farm animals. I'm getting the system on day one too buddy! but I get to take a shower before I go pick mine up. Can we start acting civilized again, please? So my system won't have someone's signature on it? I don't need that, at all. Still, have fun "Triforce"! and the next ten people in line who have to put up with some stinky bum.

Nice! EU can let the US gamers know how Fallblox (Crashmo) is, and the US can give our EU neighbors an idea of what the Wii U is all about!

Hard to tell from just that snapshot. I hope that it is a little more organized than the 3DS' eShop though, as at times that can be a jumbled mess. It's hard to imagine they can't come up with a better layout for that. If they can't, bring in someone who can please, there are actually a few talented people amongst all the garbage.

Same here guys ^. I'm not saying they are not worthy, just personally Crimson Shroud is the only one that interests me, right now. Hopefully Matsuno-san gets some rest and returns to the scene with some great ideas

Looks pretty awesome, I'd definitely give this a go on the Wii U if they delivered a good experience.

Nintendo doesn't want this inch brain making games for the Wii U, so he doesn't like it? Imagine that! I'd send this moron to his rightful place. Someone buy me a plane ticket please

Stop hoping and start doing Capcom!

@Barbiegurl777 It is truly great to see both Men and Woman (Girls and Boys) playing video games these days!

I won't be purchasing anything from the eShop this week, but I will download the Epic Mickey: PoI demo, and I will be picking up the physical copy of Paper Mario: Sticker Star this Sunday morning! The Wii U is quickly approaching friends, so PM:SS will help null the excruciating week that is nearly upon us

@SkywardLink98 There is delay on cell phones as well

@3Dash You have a chance after launch if you find out when a place like Walmart is getting shipments in and go on that day a.s.a.p. IMO

@SpaceApe Exactly. I'm sure Nintendo will keep pumping out as many Wii U's as possible, especially with the winter seasonal holidays around the corner. It might be a little hard to find one for a bit, but shouldn't be ridiculous getting into next year.

Nice! The first one is a really great game

@ItsInRealLife I hear ya, but let's hope they continue the Mario and Luigi RPG's on the 3DS as well, for more of that. 8 is still "great" guys, don't be shocked. It's just no NES Zelda I'm really pumped for this game

@R-L-A-George Really? I thought it was totally serious! That is why I said, and I quote myself "Mario would be cool though", but you just like to stop reading after you get what you want. I was being totally serious about Mario, I wasn't having fun at all (sarcastic).... You ruin fun by assuming things

My vote is - It doesn't matter. America is run by big money corporations and the Federal Reserve. Mario would be cool though

@ThomasBW84 I'm losing sleep Thomas! I love Disney inspired adverts (pukes from excessive lying)

@NintendoMaster Exactly. I went out to Gamestop about 30 minutes after that New York conference ended haha. They were sold out the next day. I know being a launch buyer can have it's negatives, but I trust the big N to release a reliable console.

"When she's not doing that, she's making sweet noise with her band, Babel."

Shameless band plug? lmao

Do you have any songs we can check out on a website or something of the likes?

@BenAV I hear you, but this is why I love Nintendo. They always want to do something new... it isn't always great though, and sometimes they leave some great IP's alone for years, such as F-Zero

Heck yeah I'm excited Thomas! Thanks for the heads up buddy. I'd definitely pick that up if it came to NA

"Nintendo Greece Scores Bonus Points With Super Mario Flashmob" - NL

Agreed

@Burning_Spear lol I didn't mean it in a harsh way brother, I'm calm. I'm calmer than you! lol jk. My bad if it felt that way, honestly. You are right though, I agree. Totally new for Nintendo to do that, as they historically go with the Gunpei Yokoi approach to systems.

@Burning_Spear So then Sony and Microsofts numbers have the biggest catch in the history of catches...?
Most game companies sell consoles at a loss and sell software for profit. PS3, Xbox360, and Vita are all this way from the start. I'm not knocking them, just pointing out facts.

Has anyone ever thought that handhelds have kind of just reached their limit for install base with the DS era? I mean those who want to play a handheld are going to get one, save for those who are really hurting in these tough economic times. I don't think the numbers can really grow that much more than they did with the DS, which was a great system for everyone, young and old, puzzler to RPG dungeon crawler to artist. If the 3DS can reach nearly the numbers of the DS I have to consider it a success.

Edit: And I'd think the same way for the Vita and PSP.

I would have really liked this but... 3 CD's shouldn't be quite that much. Not too disappointed I missed out on this one, even though I am a college trained musician who loves Zelda music very much. I''m sure we can find the tracks for free online somewhere in the not so distant future.

@triforcepower73: I am really looking forward to the Hyrule Historia! Pre-orderd for quite a good price from B&N.com. MSRP was $34.99 and I got it for just over $20

@WesCash Did you catch them sleeping with a teddy bear when you were younger? lol jk. Some RPG's are amazing... but "that is like, your opinion man" - The Dude

EA is the worst gaming company in the world. Their greed knows no bounds. If everyone in their company all of a sudden came to an abrupt end of days I would shed not a single tear. I lied; possibly a tear of joy.

I'd take any or all three of them NOA (hint hint) especially that White one or Limited Edition Red. Have they ever thought that some people have not bought or upgraded to a XL yet because they don't find the plain old Red and Blue attractive on their handheld device? I'd love, and I would definitely purchase, an all Black, White, or special edition model... Even though I am giving my buddies at Nintendo over $500 on November 18th haha

@Shiryu I wouldn't be so sure, as the Classic Controller will have to be supported by the games for that to work, then. I'd surmise that this new stick is more akin to the Wii U Pro Controller in its settings so it will work with all games that controller will. I have no idea how many Wii U games will accept the older Classic Controller, but I'd have to think not many, as Nintendo wants to sell the Pro model. Not being mean, I'm just giving you a different perspective, so don't be let down if it doesn't work.

Way to play nice Germany! That is pretty cool actually.

I remember this system and it's different iterations, but in America it seems like it was basically Nintendo, Sega and Atari that ruled the roost. I had Nintendo at home and an old Atari at my Aunt's, but I always enjoyed Sega as a few of my friends preferred them over Nintendo. Not me though

Those are definitely awesome.

This was supposed to be Orla's story Thomas... lol

@Late Do you know BASIC homie? If not Petit Computer is pretty worthless as it does not teach you how to program... If you do though it is cool. Just a heads up in case you thought it was more akin to the "art" programs that are on the 3DS that basically walk you through the drawing process.

@Jon_Talbain Blind people.... Having said that, I bought V and enjoyed it so I'll definitely keep an eye (or both) out for this.

I'd rather just find a working original SNES for less than half of what they want...

This is great news. Mostly all DLC is unwholesome... Mostly. Just one reason why I appreciate what Nintendo does, and how they do it.

My sister showed this to me yesterday and I gagged and laughed at the same time. I'm a former musician, so to me anything along these lines is complete crap. Artists can be influenced by another artist, but stealing their work is just moronic and not creative in any way, shape or form. I hope Nintendo sues the underwear off of whoever had a hand in this, only in the name of what is right.

@Linkstrikesback I'd be more happier that the way your government works allows you to purchase physical copies of games and consoles themelves for less than the Japanese and Americans if I were you though. The price of games is the exact same price at Gamestop as they are at Walmart as they are in the "mom and pop" stores in the US (save for used games and store sales) they do not combat for lower prices like they do in the UK (which I think is awesome for those in the UK, as it leads to better deals for you, the consumer) Slashing the price on the eShop would undercut those stores and quite possibly piss them off. I definitely agree with you though, this is just how I think Nintendo views it. Basically, they don't want to cut the prices on the eShop in Europe just because of the way MSRP is handled there, where it seems to be thought of as just that: a suggestion

@Shiromikio I'm a bit strapped for cash with the Wii U and games, a new car and some other whatnots on the budget in the next few months, but I'd break $200 out for the White 3DSXL my Nintendo friend!