Nintendo Australia have just announced that the New Nintendo 3DS and New 3DS XL models will launch in Australia and New Zealand this year. That’s right, 2014.
The systems will launch on November 21st 2014 and we will be the first countries outside of Japan to receive the systesm. North America and Europe will not be getting the consoles this year.
In Australia and New Zealand the New 3DS will be coming in only white, while the 3DS XL comes in Metallic Blue and Metallic Black. There will be 20 different faceplates to purchase.
The Nintendo Direct was hosted by Tom Enoki, the new Managing Director of Nintendo Australia. Hi there!
The New 3DS will cost a suggested $219.95AU on launch, the New 3DS XL will cost $249.95AU. They will not include a AC adapter, a first in Australia. You can purchase a separate charger for $14.95 or use your old one. The charging dock will also be available for $14.95 for both models.
New 3DS and New 3DS XL will be at EB Expo however not playable.
The first playable hands on will instead be at PAX Australia at the end of October.
Predictions time once again.
More than 450 games added this final week.
What a year.