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Nintendo Gives Wii Remote Plus Controller the Royal Treatment
Nintendo hereby announces a new Wii Remote Plus controller styled in the royal fashion of Princess Peach. The pink controller features many touches that pay homage to the Mushroom Kingdom's most powerful heroine, who recently starred in the Super Mario 3D World game for the Wii U console.
2014-04-15 
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Nintendo Cuts the Prices of Five Great Nintendo 3DS Games
Five great Nintendo 3DS games, including the top three best-selling Nintendo 3DS games of all time, are getting a new lower price. Together these five games have sold more than 9 million combined physical and digital units in the United States alone, and represent some of the most fun game experiences available today. 2014-04-14 -
New Championship Mode Brings Nostalgic Competition to NES Remix 2
A new mode inspired by the iconic 1990 Nintendo World Championship event is making its way into the upcoming NES Remix 2 game, launching exclusively in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U on April 25. 2014-04-10 -
Live a Life You Never Imagined in a Hilarious and Unpredictable New World From Nintendo
Take all your preconceived notions about life's possibilities, crumple them into a ball and toss them out the window. It's time to star in a whole new life. On June 6, visit the outrageously bizarre island world of Tomodachi Life for the Nintendo 3DS system. 2014-04-10 -
Super Smash Bros. Blowout! Nintendo Direct Video Details Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Games
A new Nintendo Direct video revealed numerous details about the upcoming Super Smash Bros. video games for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems. 2014-04-08 -
Dr. Mario prescribes a discount! Limited time offer!
Is there a doctor in the house? How about two? If you buy the puzzle game classic Dr. Mario from the Virtual Console service in the Nintendo eShop for the Wii U console, or if you already own it, then you can get $5 off the purchase price of its new sibling experience, Dr. Luigi, on Nintendo eShop! 2014-04-03 -
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Update Announcement
Starting on April 3rd, 2014, Nintendo will begin distributing an update (Update Ver. 1.1.0) for the Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze game. Please launch the game on a Wii U console that is already connected to the Internet to download the update data. 2014-04-03 -
Miiverse is expanding on the web
Now there's more reason than ever to visit Miiverse from your web browser! The most popular posts from any of the Miiverse communities are now accessible on the web, so you can check in on what's happening anytime you like from your computer, tablet or smartphone. 2014-04-02 -
Mega May is on the way--vote today!
For the entire month of May, Nintendo and Capcom are celebrating Super Smash Bros. newcomer Mega Man with six Virtual Console games on the Nintendo 3DS system! The Game Boy versions of Mega Man II, III, IV and V and the Game Boy Color titles Mega Man Xtreme I and II will blast onto Nintendo eShop throughout the month. 2014-03-31 -
Super Mario Bros. 3 and Other Game Boy Advance Classics Highlight Weekly Virtual Console Releases Throughout April
Nintendo is planning to make April a month to remember for fans of classic games with weekly Virtual Console releases featuring renowned entries in many of the company's most beloved franchises. From April 3 through April 24, select Game Boy Advance titles will launch in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U each week. 2014-03-26 -
Celebrate the Start of Spring with Free Trial Access to Wii Sports Club on Wii U
Spring is almost here! As the cold weather slowly creeps away, welcome the new season by tossing away the blanket and hopping off the couch to play Wii Sports Club. Starting on March 21 at 9 a.m. PT, Wii U owners can download and play the Wii Sports Club game for free until March 23 at 11:59 p.m. PT. 2014-03-14 -
Yoshi Busts Out the Big Eggs in Yoshi's New Island
It's time to get egg-cited! Yoshi's iconic green-dotted eggs have grown to gargantuan size in the Yoshi's New Island game, launching for Nintendo 3DS on March 14. In his new platforming adventure, Yoshi once again moves from sidekick to hero and traverses a wide variety of worlds on a new island to help Baby Mario reunite with his kidnapped brother. 2014-03-13 -
An Egg-cellent Yoshi Edition Nintendo 3DS XL System Launches on March 14
Launching on the same day as Yoshi's latest video game adventure, Yoshi's New Island, is a green Yoshi Edition Nintendo 3DS XL system that features an image of Yoshi on the front, as well as a series of cute Yoshi eggs on the back. 2014-03-03 -
Gotta Catch This Deal: Free Pokémon X / Pokémon Y Offer
For a limited time, register a portable Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, or 2DS system along with a qualifying game at Club Nintendo, and get a download code for the digital version of Pokemon X or Pokemon Y, the best-selling Nintendo 3DS games of 2013, for free! 2014-02-28 -
Travel the World with Professor Layton in His Puzzling New Nintendo 3DS Adventure
Puzzles can appear in the most unlikely of places. Take this press release, for example. Yes, it is announcing the upcoming launch of Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy for Nintendo 3DS in stores and on the Nintendo eShop on Feb. 28, but it also contains two puzzles that are ready for solving. Can you break the code and reveal the hidden messages? 2014-02-27 -
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service for Nintendo DS and Wii to end in May
As of May 20, 2014, certain online functionality offered through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection will no longer be accessible. The discontinued services include online play, matchmaking and leaderboards for many Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games. For a comprehensive list of games and services that are affected, please check http://support.nintendo.com/servicesupdate. Users can still play the games in offline mode, which continues to offer a rich game-play experience. 2014-02-26 -
What's your ideal Bravely Default job?
In the new Square Enix RPG Bravely Default, you can customize characters by assigning jobs, like Pirate or White Mage. If you pick the right jobs, you can balance your team and complement your play style. But what job actually suits you best? 2014-02-24 -
The Art Academy: Sketchpad Gallery is now open
Nintendo fans are a talented bunch! See just how talented in the new Art Academy: Sketchpad Gallery, where we're showcasing some of our favorite submissions from the most recent Art Academy Event. 2014-02-21 -
Animal Crossing Drawing Event in Miiverse
Animal Crossing fans! A special drawing event is taking place in the Art Academy: SketchPad Miiverse community! Head to Miiverse for more details! 2014-02-21 -
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Reunites Friends for a New Wii U Adventure
You hear that? That's the sound of bananas being peeled all around the U.S. to celebrate the glorious launch of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. The newest game in the lauded Donkey Kong Country series swings to the Wii U system on Feb. 21, bringing with it beautiful high-definition graphics, cleverly designed platforming action and competitive online leaderboards. 2014-02-19 -
Little Mac Joins the Super Smash Bros. Cast; Mario Kart 8 Launches May 30 with Koopalings
Nintendo detailed major announcements for its Wii U home console and Nintendo 3DS portable system in the first Nintendo Direct of 2014. Launch dates and details for multiple games were revealed, including new characters in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, and Mario Kart 8 for Wii U. 2014-02-13 -
Bravely Default Launches Exclusively On Nintendo 3DS
Launching exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system on Feb. 7, Bravely Default brings a unique twist to the role-playing genre. With a compelling new risk-and-reward combat system, creative uses of StreetPass functionality and beautiful graphics, this ambitious game brings new innovations in quality and design to the world of RPGs. 2014-02-07 -
Great New Indie Games Headed to Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
With each week, Nintendo continues to grow the number of fantastic digital titles available on the Nintendo eShop on both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Talented independent developers are showcasing their creativity through upcoming releases, representing a variety of styles and genres, and might even be inventing a few new ones along the way. 2014-02-05 -
Super Indie Connection Sale
Starting today, Wii U owners can take advantage of limited-time discounts on select indie games in the Nintendo eShop. Now through Feb. 13, fans who own any of the participating games already--or purchase one at full price during the promotion--will qualify to receive 60 percent off all other participating games. 2014-01-30 -
Get 4 Swords 4 free!
For a limited time we're offering The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition for FREE! Just go to Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo 3DS or 2DS from Thursday, Jan. 30, at 9 AM (PST) until Sunday, Feb. 2, at 11:59 PM (PST) to download this awesome adventure game. 2014-01-30 -
Free Wii Fit U Trial Offer is About to Expire
Time is running out for free fitness. Jan. 31 is the last day for Wii U owners who also have a Wii Balance Board to take advantage of Nintendo?s free trial offer of Wii Fit U. 2014-01-28 -
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Drawing Event in Miiverse
Eiji Aonuma, the Producer of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, is asking you to draw your favorite characters from the game! Come visit the Art Academy SketchPad event community in Miiverse for details! 2014-01-28 -
Release of Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter postponed due to a large volume of traffic to the Nintendo Network service
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company International have postponed the launch of Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter - two software applications that were originally scheduled to launch for Nintendo 3DS on Dec. 27 2013-12-26 -
Nintendo Unveils New Information About Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
NES Remix Launches, Tecmo-Koei Warriors-Zelda Game Headed to Wii U in 2014 2013-12-18
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Nintendo Gives Wii Remote Plus Controller the Royal Treatment
Nintendo hereby announces a new Wii Remote Plus controller styled in the royal fashion of Princess Peach. The pink controller features many touches that pay homage to the Mushroom Kingdom's most powerful heroine, who recently starred in the Super Mario 3D World game for the Wii U console. 2014-04-15 -
Nintendo Cuts the Prices of Five Great Nintendo 3DS Games
Five great Nintendo 3DS games, including the top three best-selling Nintendo 3DS games of all time, are getting a new lower price. Together these five games have sold more than 9 million combined physical and digital units in the United States alone, and represent some of the most fun game experiences available today. 2014-04-14 -
New Championship Mode Brings Nostalgic Competition to NES Remix 2
A new mode inspired by the iconic 1990 Nintendo World Championship event is making its way into the upcoming NES Remix 2 game, launching exclusively in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U on April 25. 2014-04-10 -
Live a Life You Never Imagined in a Hilarious and Unpredictable New World From Nintendo
Take all your preconceived notions about life's possibilities, crumple them into a ball and toss them out the window. It's time to star in a whole new life. On June 6, visit the outrageously bizarre island world of Tomodachi Life for the Nintendo 3DS system. 2014-04-10 -
Super Smash Bros. Blowout! Nintendo Direct Video Details Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Games
A new Nintendo Direct video revealed numerous details about the upcoming Super Smash Bros. video games for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems. 2014-04-08 -
Dr. Mario prescribes a discount! Limited time offer!
Is there a doctor in the house? How about two? If you buy the puzzle game classic Dr. Mario from the Virtual Console service in the Nintendo eShop for the Wii U console, or if you already own it, then you can get $5 off the purchase price of its new sibling experience, Dr. Luigi, on Nintendo eShop! 2014-04-03 -
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Update Announcement
Starting on April 3rd, 2014, Nintendo will begin distributing an update (Update Ver. 1.1.0) for the Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze game. Please launch the game on a Wii U console that is already connected to the Internet to download the update data. 2014-04-03 -
Mega May is on the way--vote today!
For the entire month of May, Nintendo and Capcom are celebrating Super Smash Bros. newcomer Mega Man with six Virtual Console games on the Nintendo 3DS system! The Game Boy versions of Mega Man II, III, IV and V and the Game Boy Color titles Mega Man Xtreme I and II will blast onto Nintendo eShop throughout the month. 2014-03-31 -
Super Mario Bros. 3 and Other Game Boy Advance Classics Highlight Weekly Virtual Console Releases Throughout April
Nintendo is planning to make April a month to remember for fans of classic games with weekly Virtual Console releases featuring renowned entries in many of the company's most beloved franchises. From April 3 through April 24, select Game Boy Advance titles will launch in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U each week. 2014-03-26 -
Celebrate the Start of Spring with Free Trial Access to Wii Sports Club on Wii U
Spring is almost here! As the cold weather slowly creeps away, welcome the new season by tossing away the blanket and hopping off the couch to play Wii Sports Club. Starting on March 21 at 9 a.m. PT, Wii U owners can download and play the Wii Sports Club game for free until March 23 at 11:59 p.m. PT. 2014-03-14 -
Yoshi Busts Out the Big Eggs in Yoshi's New Island
It's time to get egg-cited! Yoshi's iconic green-dotted eggs have grown to gargantuan size in the Yoshi's New Island game, launching for Nintendo 3DS on March 14. In his new platforming adventure, Yoshi once again moves from sidekick to hero and traverses a wide variety of worlds on a new island to help Baby Mario reunite with his kidnapped brother. 2014-03-13 -
An Egg-cellent Yoshi Edition Nintendo 3DS XL System Launches on March 14
Launching on the same day as Yoshi's latest video game adventure, Yoshi's New Island, is a green Yoshi Edition Nintendo 3DS XL system that features an image of Yoshi on the front, as well as a series of cute Yoshi eggs on the back. 2014-03-03 -
Gotta Catch This Deal: Free Pokémon X / Pokémon Y Offer
For a limited time, register a portable Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, or 2DS system along with a qualifying game at Club Nintendo, and get a download code for the digital version of Pokemon X or Pokemon Y, the best-selling Nintendo 3DS games of 2013, for free! 2014-02-28 -
Travel the World with Professor Layton in His Puzzling New Nintendo 3DS Adventure
Puzzles can appear in the most unlikely of places. Take this press release, for example. Yes, it is announcing the upcoming launch of Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy for Nintendo 3DS in stores and on the Nintendo eShop on Feb. 28, but it also contains two puzzles that are ready for solving. Can you break the code and reveal the hidden messages? 2014-02-27 -
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service for Nintendo DS and Wii to end in May
As of May 20, 2014, certain online functionality offered through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection will no longer be accessible. The discontinued services include online play, matchmaking and leaderboards for many Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games. For a comprehensive list of games and services that are affected, please check http://support.nintendo.com/servicesupdate. Users can still play the games in offline mode, which continues to offer a rich game-play experience. 2014-02-26 -
Animal Crossing Drawing Event in Miiverse
Animal Crossing fans! A special drawing event is taking place in the Art Academy: SketchPad Miiverse community! Head to Miiverse for more details! 2014-02-21 -
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Reunites Friends for a New Wii U Adventure
You hear that? That's the sound of bananas being peeled all around the U.S. to celebrate the glorious launch of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. The newest game in the lauded Donkey Kong Country series swings to the Wii U system on Feb. 21, bringing with it beautiful high-definition graphics, cleverly designed platforming action and competitive online leaderboards. 2014-02-19 -
Little Mac Joins the Super Smash Bros. Cast; Mario Kart 8 Launches May 30 with Koopalings
Nintendo detailed major announcements for its Wii U home console and Nintendo 3DS portable system in the first Nintendo Direct of 2014. Launch dates and details for multiple games were revealed, including new characters in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, and Mario Kart 8 for Wii U. 2014-02-13 -
Bravely Default Launches Exclusively On Nintendo 3DS
Launching exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system on Feb. 7, Bravely Default brings a unique twist to the role-playing genre. With a compelling new risk-and-reward combat system, creative uses of StreetPass functionality and beautiful graphics, this ambitious game brings new innovations in quality and design to the world of RPGs. 2014-02-07 -
Great New Indie Games Headed to Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
With each week, Nintendo continues to grow the number of fantastic digital titles available on the Nintendo eShop on both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Talented independent developers are showcasing their creativity through upcoming releases, representing a variety of styles and genres, and might even be inventing a few new ones along the way. 2014-02-05 -
Super Indie Connection Sale
Starting today, Wii U owners can take advantage of limited-time discounts on select indie games in the Nintendo eShop. Now through Feb. 13, fans who own any of the participating games already--or purchase one at full price during the promotion--will qualify to receive 60 percent off all other participating games. 2014-01-30 -
Get 4 Swords 4 free!
For a limited time we're offering The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition for FREE! Just go to Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo 3DS or 2DS from Thursday, Jan. 30, at 9 AM (PST) until Sunday, Feb. 2, at 11:59 PM (PST) to download this awesome adventure game. 2014-01-30 -
Free Wii Fit U Trial Offer is About to Expire
Time is running out for free fitness. Jan. 31 is the last day for Wii U owners who also have a Wii Balance Board to take advantage of Nintendo?s free trial offer of Wii Fit U. 2014-01-28 -
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Drawing Event in Miiverse
Eiji Aonuma, the Producer of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, is asking you to draw your favorite characters from the game! Come visit the Art Academy SketchPad event community in Miiverse for details! 2014-01-28 -
Release of Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter postponed due to a large volume of traffic to the Nintendo Network service
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company International have postponed the launch of Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter - two software applications that were originally scheduled to launch for Nintendo 3DS on Dec. 27 2013-12-26 -
Nintendo Unveils New Information About Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
NES Remix Launches, Tecmo-Koei Warriors-Zelda Game Headed to Wii U in 2014 2013-12-18
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Miiverse is expanding on the web
Now there's more reason than ever to visit Miiverse from your web browser! The most popular posts from any of the Miiverse communities are now accessible on the web, so you can check in on what's happening anytime you like from your computer, tablet or smartphone. 2014-04-02 -
What's your ideal Bravely Default job?
In the new Square Enix RPG Bravely Default, you can customize characters by assigning jobs, like Pirate or White Mage. If you pick the right jobs, you can balance your team and complement your play style. But what job actually suits you best? 2014-02-24 -
The Art Academy: Sketchpad Gallery is now open
Nintendo fans are a talented bunch! See just how talented in the new Art Academy: Sketchpad Gallery, where we're showcasing some of our favorite submissions from the most recent Art Academy Event. 2014-02-21
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Nintendo Cuts the Prices of Five Great Nintendo 3DS Games
Five great Nintendo 3DS games, including the top three best-selling Nintendo 3DS games of all time, are getting a new lower price. Together these five games have sold more than 9 million combined physical and digital units in the United States alone, and represent some of the most fun game experiences available today. 2014-04-14 -
Dr. Mario prescribes a discount! Limited time offer!
Is there a doctor in the house? How about two? If you buy the puzzle game classic Dr. Mario from the Virtual Console service in the Nintendo eShop for the Wii U console, or if you already own it, then you can get $5 off the purchase price of its new sibling experience, Dr. Luigi, on Nintendo eShop! 2014-04-03 -
Mega May is on the way--vote today!
For the entire month of May, Nintendo and Capcom are celebrating Super Smash Bros. newcomer Mega Man with six Virtual Console games on the Nintendo 3DS system! The Game Boy versions of Mega Man II, III, IV and V and the Game Boy Color titles Mega Man Xtreme I and II will blast onto Nintendo eShop throughout the month. 2014-03-31 -
Gotta Catch This Deal: Free Pokémon X / Pokémon Y Offer
For a limited time, register a portable Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, or 2DS system along with a qualifying game at Club Nintendo, and get a download code for the digital version of Pokemon X or Pokemon Y, the best-selling Nintendo 3DS games of 2013, for free! 2014-02-28 -
Animal Crossing Drawing Event in Miiverse
Animal Crossing fans! A special drawing event is taking place in the Art Academy: SketchPad Miiverse community! Head to Miiverse for more details! 2014-02-21 -
Super Indie Connection Sale
Starting today, Wii U owners can take advantage of limited-time discounts on select indie games in the Nintendo eShop. Now through Feb. 13, fans who own any of the participating games already--or purchase one at full price during the promotion--will qualify to receive 60 percent off all other participating games. 2014-01-30 -
Get 4 Swords 4 free!
For a limited time we're offering The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition for FREE! Just go to Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo 3DS or 2DS from Thursday, Jan. 30, at 9 AM (PST) until Sunday, Feb. 2, at 11:59 PM (PST) to download this awesome adventure game. 2014-01-30 -
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Drawing Event in Miiverse
Eiji Aonuma, the Producer of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, is asking you to draw your favorite characters from the game! Come visit the Art Academy SketchPad event community in Miiverse for details! 2014-01-28
