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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 
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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 -
Nintendo 3DS System Update Brings Nintendo Network ID and Miiverse
The new update for your Nintendo 3DS system has arrived, bringing with it some exciting new features. These include the ability to create a Nintendo Network ID, as well as the addition of the Miiverse application. 2013-12-10 -
New Nintendo 3DS XL Bundle is a Dream Come True for Mario & Luigi Fans
The Year of Luigi continues into the holiday shopping season. Starting today on the "Cyber Monday of Luigi," a limited-edition, silver-colored Nintendo 3DS XL system featuring a fun image of Luigi running with his brother Mario is now available for purchase. The sleek system comes pre-installed with the Mario & Luigi: Dream Team game at a suggested retail price of $199.99. 2013-12-02 -
Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies on Nintendo eShop
Starting on Nov 28th, you can follow the epic journey of your favorite Pokémon Trainer, Ash, in Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies on Nintendo eShop! Ten episodes from Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies, the Pokémon animated series, will be released on Nov 28th and then five more episodes will be released every week until Dec. 26, so be sure to visit the Nintendo eShop every Thursday to see what new adventures await Ash and his friends! 2013-11-27 -
Coming Soon to the Nintendo eShop: Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and the Rest of the Louvre
Nintendo has come up with some Nintendo 3DS software artistic enough to make even a 16th-century icon smile. For more than a year, visitors to the world-famous Louvre museum in Paris have been able to rent Nintendo 3DS systems loaded with software that serves as an interactive museum guide. Now Nintendo is making this software available to Nintendo 3DS owners everywhere. 2013-11-27 -
Nintendo and Southwest Airlines bring friends, families and fun together for the holidays
Nintendo and Southwest Airlines surprised a full flight today, giving every single customer on board a free Wii U console. More than 100 passengers on flight 1883 from New Orleans to Dallas Love Field received Nintendo's HD video game system after they were greeted upon arrival by Mario himself. Mario surprised the customers with a special announcement during the flight, and Nintendo and Southwest Airlines representatives were on board to share in the fun. 2013-11-26 -
Nintendo Turns Tryptophan into a "Trip-to-Fun"
Thanksgiving is all about spending time and having fun with family and friends. After eating a delicious turkey meal, what better way to change that tryptophan into a trip-to-fun than with an after-dinner serving of Nintendo? Starting this Thanksgiving weekend, Nintendo is offering a wide range of fantastic deals on both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS that are sure to make this Thanksgiving holiday one to remember. 2013-11-25 -
Three Huge Franchises, One Epic Nintendo Launch Day
For any Nintendo fan, Nov. 22 is going to be one of the best days of the year. On Friday, three new games in three extraordinary franchises are launching on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems. Super Mario 3D World for Wii U, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and Mario Party: Island Tour, also for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, are all launching in stores and in the Nintendo eShop. 2013-11-20 -
You're invited to the Nintendo World pre-launch event!
Join us for a Super Mario Bros. and Legend of Zelda super launch! On Nov. 21, Nintendo World in New York's Rockefeller Plaza will take part in a celebration of three amazing new games: Super Mario 3D World for Wii U, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Mario Party: Island Tour for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. 2013-11-18 -
Nintendo Brings Holiday Fun to Malls Across the United States
Between Nov. 25 and Dec. 22, Nintendo will give people nationwide a way to take a break from their hectic holiday shopping. Nintendo will be visiting 23 malls coast to coast so that people can take a break and test drive some great video games for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems. Some of the hottest video games for the holidays are playable for fans. 2013-11-18 -
Your favorite gaming friends--on sale now through 12.12.13
Stock up and save big on select digital games starring Nintendo's most beloved characters this holiday season. A different character will be featured each week, with game savings for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U titles. 2013-11-14 -
Nintendo Bringing Nintendo Network ID and Miiverse to Nintendo 3DS
A December system update for the Nintendo 3DS portable system will allow users to combine their Nintendo eShop account balance for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Nintendo announced the news during a Nintendo Direct video released earlier today. 2013-11-13 -
Gifts for the gamers on your list (including you!)
Nintendo's Holiday Gift Guide is here and it's packed with gift ideas for gamers of every age. It also features a Wish List that you can email or print--great for dropping helpful hints about the games and systems you really, really want this year. 2013-11-13
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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 -
Nintendo 3DS System Update Brings Nintendo Network ID and Miiverse
The new update for your Nintendo 3DS system has arrived, bringing with it some exciting new features. These include the ability to create a Nintendo Network ID, as well as the addition of the Miiverse application. 2013-12-10 -
New Nintendo 3DS XL Bundle is a Dream Come True for Mario & Luigi Fans
The Year of Luigi continues into the holiday shopping season. Starting today on the "Cyber Monday of Luigi," a limited-edition, silver-colored Nintendo 3DS XL system featuring a fun image of Luigi running with his brother Mario is now available for purchase. The sleek system comes pre-installed with the Mario & Luigi: Dream Team game at a suggested retail price of $199.99. 2013-12-02 -
Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies on Nintendo eShop
Starting on Nov 28th, you can follow the epic journey of your favorite Pokémon Trainer, Ash, in Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies on Nintendo eShop! Ten episodes from Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies, the Pokémon animated series, will be released on Nov 28th and then five more episodes will be released every week until Dec. 26, so be sure to visit the Nintendo eShop every Thursday to see what new adventures await Ash and his friends! 2013-11-27 -
Coming Soon to the Nintendo eShop: Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and the Rest of the Louvre
Nintendo has come up with some Nintendo 3DS software artistic enough to make even a 16th-century icon smile. For more than a year, visitors to the world-famous Louvre museum in Paris have been able to rent Nintendo 3DS systems loaded with software that serves as an interactive museum guide. Now Nintendo is making this software available to Nintendo 3DS owners everywhere. 2013-11-27 -
Nintendo and Southwest Airlines bring friends, families and fun together for the holidays
Nintendo and Southwest Airlines surprised a full flight today, giving every single customer on board a free Wii U console. More than 100 passengers on flight 1883 from New Orleans to Dallas Love Field received Nintendo's HD video game system after they were greeted upon arrival by Mario himself. Mario surprised the customers with a special announcement during the flight, and Nintendo and Southwest Airlines representatives were on board to share in the fun. 2013-11-26 -
Nintendo Turns Tryptophan into a "Trip-to-Fun"
Thanksgiving is all about spending time and having fun with family and friends. After eating a delicious turkey meal, what better way to change that tryptophan into a trip-to-fun than with an after-dinner serving of Nintendo? Starting this Thanksgiving weekend, Nintendo is offering a wide range of fantastic deals on both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS that are sure to make this Thanksgiving holiday one to remember. 2013-11-25 -
Three Huge Franchises, One Epic Nintendo Launch Day
For any Nintendo fan, Nov. 22 is going to be one of the best days of the year. On Friday, three new games in three extraordinary franchises are launching on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems. Super Mario 3D World for Wii U, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and Mario Party: Island Tour, also for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, are all launching in stores and in the Nintendo eShop. 2013-11-20 -
You're invited to the Nintendo World pre-launch event!
Join us for a Super Mario Bros. and Legend of Zelda super launch! On Nov. 21, Nintendo World in New York's Rockefeller Plaza will take part in a celebration of three amazing new games: Super Mario 3D World for Wii U, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Mario Party: Island Tour for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. 2013-11-18 -
Nintendo Brings Holiday Fun to Malls Across the United States
Between Nov. 25 and Dec. 22, Nintendo will give people nationwide a way to take a break from their hectic holiday shopping. Nintendo will be visiting 23 malls coast to coast so that people can take a break and test drive some great video games for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems. Some of the hottest video games for the holidays are playable for fans. 2013-11-18 -
Your favorite gaming friends--on sale now through 12.12.13
Stock up and save big on select digital games starring Nintendo's most beloved characters this holiday season. A different character will be featured each week, with game savings for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U titles. 2013-11-14 -
Nintendo Bringing Nintendo Network ID and Miiverse to Nintendo 3DS
A December system update for the Nintendo 3DS portable system will allow users to combine their Nintendo eShop account balance for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Nintendo announced the news during a Nintendo Direct video released earlier today. 2013-11-13 -
Gifts for the gamers on your list (including you!)
Nintendo's Holiday Gift Guide is here and it's packed with gift ideas for gamers of every age. It also features a Wish List that you can email or print--great for dropping helpful hints about the games and systems you really, really want this year. 2013-11-13
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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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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 -
New Nintendo 3DS XL Bundle is a Dream Come True for Mario & Luigi Fans
The Year of Luigi continues into the holiday shopping season. Starting today on the "Cyber Monday of Luigi," a limited-edition, silver-colored Nintendo 3DS XL system featuring a fun image of Luigi running with his brother Mario is now available for purchase. The sleek system comes pre-installed with the Mario & Luigi: Dream Team game at a suggested retail price of $199.99. 2013-12-02 -
Nintendo Turns Tryptophan into a "Trip-to-Fun"
Thanksgiving is all about spending time and having fun with family and friends. After eating a delicious turkey meal, what better way to change that tryptophan into a trip-to-fun than with an after-dinner serving of Nintendo? Starting this Thanksgiving weekend, Nintendo is offering a wide range of fantastic deals on both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS that are sure to make this Thanksgiving holiday one to remember. 2013-11-25 -
You're invited to the Nintendo World pre-launch event!
Join us for a Super Mario Bros. and Legend of Zelda super launch! On Nov. 21, Nintendo World in New York's Rockefeller Plaza will take part in a celebration of three amazing new games: Super Mario 3D World for Wii U, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Mario Party: Island Tour for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. 2013-11-18 -
Nintendo Brings Holiday Fun to Malls Across the United States
Between Nov. 25 and Dec. 22, Nintendo will give people nationwide a way to take a break from their hectic holiday shopping. Nintendo will be visiting 23 malls coast to coast so that people can take a break and test drive some great video games for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems. Some of the hottest video games for the holidays are playable for fans. 2013-11-18 -
Your favorite gaming friends--on sale now through 12.12.13
Stock up and save big on select digital games starring Nintendo's most beloved characters this holiday season. A different character will be featured each week, with game savings for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U titles. 2013-11-14
