Nintendo announces New Nintendo 2DSXL Pikachu Edition to launch January 26th , Detective Pikachu Release Date and amiibo announced too

New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition Launches in Stores on Jan. 26

Detective Pikachu Game and Detective Pikachu amiibo Launching on March 23

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On Jan. 26, an adorable New Nintendo 2DS XL system featuring Pikachu’s iconic face launches in stores at a suggested retail price of $159.99. The New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition system is just as electric as the Pokémon itself, with an eye-catching yellow design featuring a stylized close-up of Pikachu’s face. This special edition system is a must-have for Pokémon fans! As with all Nintendo 2DS systems, the New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition system plays Nintendo 3DS games in 2D.

This special edition system is a must-have for Pokémon fans! (Graphic: Business Wire)

“The New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition is a charming addition to the Nintendo 3DS line-up that is sure to delight Pokémon fans of all ages,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “With a massive library of games, the Nintendo 3DS family of systems continues to deliver one-of-a-kind experiences for every type of gamer.”

There’s even more in store for Pokémon fans in 2018. Announced earlier today, the new video game Detective Pikachu will launch on March 23 in stores, in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS and at Nintendo.com at a suggested retail price of $39.99.

In this new adventure, players team up with a witty, tough-talking Pikachu to uncover clues, solve mysteries and encounter familiar faces from the Pokémon world. For the first time in a video game, this Pikachu can communicate with the player. With the help of Pikachu’s surprising voice, players can interact with other Pokémon in a whole new way as they embark on an adventure through the streets of Ryme City.

Also launching on March 23 is a special edition Detective Pikachu amiibo figure. This extra-large amiibo can unlock cutscenes if tapped in the Detective Pikachu game, revealing a combination of hilarious content that might also provide a hint. This same content can be accessed in the game without the amiibo, but tapping the amiibo will allow players to unlock content more quickly. The Detective Pikachu amiibo figure will be available at a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Fans who can’t get enough Pokémon can also download the classic 2D Game Boy Color game Pokémon Crystal when it launches in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS on Jan. 26 for only $9.99. The game, an expanded version of the popular Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games, was the first in the Pokémon franchise to allow players to choose between a boy or girl playable character, and was the first game to introduce animations during Pokémon battles. The Nintendo 3DS version of the game is updated with wireless battling and trading, and is compatible with the Pokémon Bank app (annual service charge applies). Pokémon Crystal is now available for pre-purchase in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.

For more information about the New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition system, visit https://www.nintendo.com/2ds/buynow#new-nintendo-2ds-xl-pikachu. For more information about Detective Pikachu, visit https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/detective-pikachu-3ds.

Remember that the Nintendo 3DS family of systems featuresparental controlsthat let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visithttp://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

Source : Nintendo Press Release

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Corrected Link in 7th paragraph

New Nintendo Eshop downloads for June 29th 2017

3DS Games

Mighty Gunvolt Burst

Gunvolt and Beck's universes collide in a brand new virtual world!

Rather than make a direct sequel to their bite-sized 2D action game Mighty Gunvolt from 2014, Inti Creates has made the next installment in the Mighty Gunvolt series a brand new full-sized game that features characters from multiple universes with Gunvolt (Azure Striker Gunvolt) and Beck (Mighty No. 9) taking the stage once again, but in a much deeper and more expansive world that differs greatly from the original in many ways.

6180 the moon

Simple space, dynamic jump.

6180 the moon is a platformer game with a unique mechanic. It offers a fresh, unseen game play style by connecting both of upper and bottom screens. This allows in a mechanic with delightfully long jumps and no fear of slipping to death.

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

New themes this week include:
- Pokémon: Look Upon the Stars
- Pokémon: Pokémon Pop

Wii U Games

Preston Sterling

PRESTON STERLING AND THE LEGEND OF EXCALIBUR is an adventure that will transport you into the world of English myths and legends.

Tackle tricky puzzles and enjoy an exciting story, lovable characters and stunning scenes and locations!

AN INNOVATIVE DESIGN

The game's quick-to-learn touch controls and gradually increasing level of difficulty make the adventure easy to grasp, even for beginners. It also offers dynamic help tools and optional tips to help you to successfully master frustrating stages of the game without missing out on the fun involved in solving the challenging tasks and activities faced by Preston.

Virtual Console on Wii U

BONK 3 Bonk’s Big Adventure

– It’s up to Bonk once again to thwart the plans of the evil King Drool in this TurboGrafx-16 platformer. There are seven rounds scattered throughout the Dinosaur Kingdom, each one filled with fun contraptions and comical enemies. Depending on the situation, you can change your size to bonk your way through a dead end or to get a hard-to-reach item. And if that’s not enough, you can grab a friend and put your heads together to defeat King Drool in the two-player mode.

Devil’s Crush

– In this TurboGrafx-16 pinball game, shoot the ball onto the board with the Devil Shooter, and then use flippers to rack up a high score. Complete certain conditions to play up to six different bonus stages. The game’s ominous theme is enhanced by its enemies: wandering skeleton knights, sorcerers and even a giant face that changes from a goddess to a sinister serpent.

Nintendo Switch

GoNNER

– GoNNER from Raw Fury and Art in Heart is a challenging, procedurally generated 2D platformer with roguelike elements. The game follows the largely misunderstood and altruistic Ikk on a journey to cheer up his only friend in this world – a giant land-bound whale named Sally – by searching for just the right trinket in the deep and dark places nearby.

New DLC:

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Expansion Pass: The Master Trials

More adventures await in the Master Trials pack, available June 30. (Photo: Business Wire)

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch or Wii U) – More adventures await in the Master Trials pack, available June 30. By completing the Trial of the Sword challenge, Link will prove that he has grown worthy, and the Master Sword will be awakened to always be in its glowing, powered-up state while usable. Master Mode ups the challenge, Hero’s Path mode tracks 200 hours of footsteps on the map, the Travel Medallion creates a warp point, eight new armor items offer unique effects, and the Korok Mask helps locate Koroks. This content can only be obtained by purchasing the $19.99 Expansion Pass, which also includes The Champion’s Ballad, the second DLC Pack that will be available this holiday season. Full version of the game is required to use this DLC.

Nintendo eShop sales:

Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
- Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U available this week at http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

Activities:

My Nintendo Pikmin Rewards

– The Hey! PIKMIN game is coming to the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on July 28. To celebrate, My Nintendo is offering the Pikmin Short Movie, directed by Shigeru Miyamoto, for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Redeem your points to watch the colorful antics of Pikmin in this adorable cinematic adventure. And don’t forget this new Hey! PIKMIN wallpaper, too!

My Nintendo Rewards

Starting July 1 – School is done for the year, so it’s time to enjoy summer break. To add some fun to your vacation, we are offering up to

40 percent discounts on select games to play on the go or on the big screen together with family and friends.

Want to improve your drawing skills or sketch memorable parts of your trip?

Art Academy Lessons for Everyone! (Nintendo 3DS)
Art Academy Home Studio (Wii U)
Swapdoodle DLC: Animal Crossing Basic Lessons*
Swapdoodle DLC: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*
Swapdoodle DLC: Mario Kart 8*
Swapdoodle DLC: Prehistoric Life*
*Full version of the game is required to use the DLC.

Great local multiplayer games!

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (Nintendo 3DS)
New Super Mario Bros. 2 (Nintendo 3DS)

Great games to play in a car, on a plane or anywhere!

Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer (Nintendo 3DS)
Mario Golf: World Tour (Nintendo 3DS)
Pocket Card Jockey (Nintendo 3DS)
Picross 3D Round 2 (Nintendo 3DS)

Staycation? Play games on the big screen!

Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii U)
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Wii U)
Mario Sports Mix (Wii U)
Super Paper Mario (Wii U)

To learn more about these and other great My Nintendo rewards, visit https://my.nintendo.com.