Zelda 3DS Coming to North America

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by Pedro Hernandez - November 21, 2011, 1:07 am EST
Total comments: 6 Source: (Kotaku), http://kotaku.com/5860719/yup-the-zelda-3ds-is-com...

The gold trimmed handheld will now be a reality in North American shores. UPDATE: Nintendo officially announces it with Mario 3D Land bundle.

The recently announced Zelda 25th Anniversary 3DS is coming to North America, a source confirmed to Kotaku.

The special edition 3DS was first announced for Europe, with no confirmation as to whether or not other regions would receive the special edition 3DS and Ocarina of Time 3DS bundle. However, a Black Friday flyer for GameStop revealed that the bundle was coming, though it wasn't known if it was a nationwide release or a GameStop exclusive.

The bundle includes a black 3DS with Zelda themed gold decals and a a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. The GameStop flyer has the system priced at $99.99 when you trade in a DS system. The price of the bundle by itself has yet to be fully revealed.

UPDATE: Nintendo has officially confirmed the release of this bundle, as well as a Super Mario 3D Land bundle. Arriving just in time for Thanksgiving Day sales, the two bundles have been officially priced at $199.99. The Super Mario 3D Land bundle includes a Flame Red 3DS and a copy of the game.

PRESS RELEASE

Cool Nintendo 3DS Bundles Arrive on Thanksgiving Day

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thanksgiving is full of difficult decisions: Stuffing or mashed potatoes? Green beans or yams? Homemade cranberry sauce or fresh from a can?

Nintendo is adding two enticing choices to this bountiful cornucopia by introducing two limited-edition Nintendo 3DS™ bundles on Nov. 24. The toughest part will be deciding which bundle to purchase.

The first bundle includes the just-launched Super Mario 3D Land™ game and a Flame Red Nintendo 3DS system. The second bundle includes The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ 3D game and a special 25th anniversary limited-edition Cosmo Black Nintendo 3DS system marked with the Hyrule emblem and gold-colored embellishments. Each bundle will be available at a suggested retail price of $199.99 in the U.S.

Shoppers who want to test-drive Nintendo 3DS and these two games can pay a visit to one of two dozen malls nationwide between Nov. 21 and Dec. 18. Nintendo will have all the best video games for the holidays on display. Nintendo’s website has a complete list of malls participating in the program.

Remember that Nintendo 3DS also comes with exciting entertainment features right out of the box. Users can download and play hundreds of new and classic games from the Nintendo eShop, and the Nintendo Video service automatically delivers short 3D videos from the worlds of music, comedy, animation and Hollywood to the Nintendo 3DS system. Owners can play games in 3D without the need for special glasses and take their own 3D pictures. Netflix subscribers can stream great TV and movie content. Later this month, Nintendo 3DS owners will be able to record 3D videos or create stop-motion movies.

For more information about Nintendo 3DS, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

Talkback

famicomplicatedJames Charlton, Associate Editor (Japan)November 21, 2011

So this is going to be available in every region except Japan?
People, remember this next time you complain that some cool limited edition system doesn't come out anywhere except Japan! ;)

NWR_pap64Pedro Hernandez, Contributing WriterNovember 21, 2011

Story has been updated. Nintendo has confirmed this as well as price

AdrockNovember 21, 2011

I like the Zelda one. I'd keep it as a collector's item. Unfortunately, I just don't have the cash for that.

These bundles are hardy surprising. Really smart of Nintendo. The bundles make perfect gifts.

NintendoFanboyNovember 23, 2011

UGH! I want this bundle so bad, but i have a 3DS and ZeldaOoT3DS UGH!
if it was a revised Version, yea, DAMN YOU NINTENDO! (early adopter screwage)
If i had the money, but i'm broke til spring now. :(

Mop it upNovember 24, 2011

Only ten dollars off? Usually the bundles offer more of a savings.

TJ SpykeNovember 24, 2011

Not with DS bundles, it didn't. Sometimes you didn't save ANY money.

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