Nintendo 3DS Console (Aqua Blue / Black) - €134 delivered (Available Again!) [Amazon]

Basq

Presumably, this is the price drop we've been hearing about. Same console in same colours is €164.99 in Smyths so must be a decent price!


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Nintendo jump into the world of 3D with the announcement of this upcoming 3D version of the DS console. Not requiring the user to wear glasses this handheld 3D experience will take games to the next dimension.

Included in the Nintendo 3DS box:

Nintendo 3DS system
Nintendo 3DS charging cradle
Nintendo 3DS AC adapter
Nintendo 3DS stylus
SD Memory Card (2GB)
AR Card(s) (view the cards using the outer cameras to play supported AR games)
Quick-Start Guide
Operations Manual (including warranty)

Product Description

Nintendo 3DS is a groundbreaking hardware release that brings 3D gaming to the handheld market for the first time. The fourth major release in the DS product line, the Nintendo 3DS utilises 3D Slider functionality and an improved top LCD display to present a glasses-free 3D effect on compatible games, while giving players the option to moderate the effect as they see fit. Taken together with additional features including full analogue control in 3D game environments, motion and gyro sensors that transfer the movements of the handheld into the game, 3D camera functionality, an adjustable stylus and full backwards compatibility and you have not only a must-have system, but a revolution in handheld gaming.

(courtesy of HUKD)

PhilieQuinn

Basq wrote: »

Presumably, this is the price drop we've been hearing about. Same console in same colours is €164.99 in Smyths so must be a decent price!


Buy it @ Amazon



(courtesy of HUKD)

Paid the full whack for this two months ago. Quite annoying.

Burning Eclipse

PhilieQuinn wrote: »

Paid the full whack for this two months ago. Quite annoying.

Did you get your 20 free games?

Heading over to London next month, will probably pick this up in the airport on the way back. Perhaps in the very same Stansted HMV I bought my DS.

Dman001

To think that a DS Lite was priced at €150 right up until it was replaced by the DSi, where now you have a superior console that has only been out a few months priced less.

Fighting Irish

Dman001 wrote: »

To think that a DS Lite was priced at €150 right up until it was replaced by the DSi, where now you have a superior console that has only been out a few months priced less.

I don't think it's doing as good as the lite?

Kevin!

PhilieQuinn wrote: »

Paid the full whack for this two months ago. Quite annoying.

It's life it happens with all new technology's, Kinect was the same.

PhilieQuinn

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Did you get your 20 free games?

Heading over to London next month, will probably pick this up in the airport on the way back. Perhaps in the very same Stansted HMV I bought my DS.

They aren't available til next month I don't think. I am glad about the chance to play some of the old NES games on a handheld. But, I'd rather the €100+ in my back pocket.

Ah well.

Burning Eclipse

PhilieQuinn wrote: »

They aren't available til next month I don't think. I am glad about the chance to play some of the old NES games on a handheld. But, I'd rather the €100+ in my back pocket.

Ah well.

Yes, but the last day to sign up for them was yesterday. I'd be sickened if I was an early adopter and missed the free games.

Agree with you 100% by the way, I'd also rather the €100 in my back pocket.

PhilieQuinn

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Yes, but the last day to sign up for them was yesterday. I'd be sickened if I was an early adopter and missed the free games.

Agree with you 100% by the way, I'd also rather the €100 in my back pocket.

Ah yeah, I'm all set up for them and stuff. I just can't get them yet. Some many games to get through over the next few months as it is, and now there's 20 more. It's a hard life

Mr E

The first 10 games are out on September 1st (all NES titles).
The other 10 are GBA titles and are due before the end of the year.

martineatworld

Fighting Irish wrote: »

I don't think it's doing as good as the lite?

How do you come to that conclusion, mind me asking?!

loopymum

Would you recommend this for a 6 yr old, my son wants a ds for Christmas and I was thinking of getting the ds xl for him but this seems like a good deal.

What is the story with the 20 free games that someone mentioned?

Mr E

The window for getting the 20 free games has passed. It was a reward for early adopters (people who bought the console before yesterday's huge price drop) as a way to say thanks for the support.

darconio

Worth to mention that the black is actually sold for £115

dunworth1

loopymum wrote: »

Would you recommend this for a 6 yr old, my son wants a ds for Christmas and I was thinking of getting the ds xl for him but this seems like a good deal.

What is the story with the 20 free games that someone mentioned?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/jan/20/nintendo-3ds-could-harm-child-eyes-claim

GhostInTheRuins

The price has gone up a bit now by the looks of things.

Allyall

I presume this "price war" only really applies in the UK.

Amazon matches Tesco Price War

Also, does anybody know if eBitsi deliver to Ireland? If so, are they any good/fast delivery?

TheHUT.com are selling it for £119 = €135

trance2004

Bought one online from Gamestop.ie last night for our daughter:

€154.97 + €2.00p&p = €156.97

nitromaster

dunworth1 wrote: »

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/jan/20/nintendo-3ds-could-harm-child-eyes-claim

You can disable 3D and lock with it a pin code with the parental control feature.
Point invalid.

noodler

nitromaster wrote: »

You can disable 3D and lock with it a pin code with the parental control feature.
Point invalid.

Eh, I wouldn't say that.

A parental lock on a potentially harmful piece of technology (aimed at kids) isn't going to be the end of the story (if the article ends up being proven beyond reasonable doubt).

Popeleo

Mr E wrote: »

The window for getting the 20 free games has passed. It was a reward for early adopters (people who bought the console before yesterday's huge price drop) as a way to say thanks for the support.

It seems that Nintendo will be opening the window again - according to their UK site - so if you haven't registered yet, you'll soon be able to use a receipt to show that you bought it before the price drop.

Mr E

Yup, but I was answering a question from someone who was tempted to buy one if she got the free games. Her receipt would exclude her from the deal.

Dozen Wicked Words

noodler wrote: »

Eh, I wouldn't say that.

A parental lock on a potentially harmful piece of technology (aimed at kids) isn't going to be the end of the story (if the article ends up being proven beyond reasonable doubt).

That article was from January and Nintendo already advertise the 3DS as for being for 7 and above.

noodler

dooferoaks wrote: »

That article was from January and Nintendo already advertise the 3DS as for being for 7 and above.

Apologies, did not know that.

wampyrus77

nintendo 3ds has lower its price from €149.99 in HMV, smyths toystore & GAME €159.99, Gamestop €169.99, argos €179.99 other stores are from €169.99 to according latest tv report advertizement.

Mark Hamill

Amazon has the 3ds back down at £115 (~€134 delivered) again.

Basq

Mark Hamill wrote: »

Amazon has the 3ds back down at £115 (~€134 delivered) again.

Marked as un-expired.

Thanks for that!

Dozen Wicked Words

Shame the DSi isnt dropping as a result, want to get one for my youngest and the price has remained the same.

Tipsy McSwagger

dooferoaks wrote: »

Shame the DSi isnt dropping as a result, want to get one for my youngest and the price has remained the same.

Have a US Pink DSI for sale if you are interested PM me.

Dozen Wicked Words

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

Have a US Pink DSI for sale if you are interested PM me.

Wrong colour Im afraid, and am going to buy new, to help Father Christmas with his list. Thanks though.

loopymum

ah feck, think I am going to have to buy it so:D

Can anyone recommend a game from the selection here amazon bundles, I am going to go for the two games with it.

ones that either myself or a 6 yr old would like