Sony launched the Vita last week, and while it’s a technically accomplished system, do people really want or need dedicated portable gaming hardware? Gizmodo’s Alex Kidman and Kotaku’s Mark Serrels chew over the issues.
And the cutest photo of the day award goes to If You Can’t Reach That Nintendo 3DS, Team Up With Your Twin Sister. I wonder how often do they change places. [Google+ -- Thanks Gustavo!]
Ninty’s 3D handheld sold like soggy bread when it was first launched earlier this year. Then Nintendo slashed the price to boost sales. Now Target have cut another $50 off the price, offering the device for $199. Given the recent launch of Mario Kart 7, it might actually be worth investing in for Christmas [Target]
Nintendo’s making it just a little bit easier for Aussies to register your 3DS if you bought it before the August 11 cut-off date for the Ambassador program. Details after the jump.
Worried you didn’t get your 3DS registered before the cut-off date for the verification program? Nintendo’s got an app for that. Worried about punching your credit card (if you have one) into your 3DS to buy virtual console games? Prepaid cards are coming soon.
When Nintendo dropped the 3DS base price to $250, they tried to soothe early adopters with an “Ambassador Program” that gifted 10 NES and 10 Game Boy/Game Boy Advanced titles from the Nintendo eShop. In Australia, the program’s sign-up window ended at midnight last night according to a Nintendo spokesperson, but Gizmodo has learned this will now be extended. Here’s what you need to know if you haven’t already registered.
Though 3DS officially drops to $250 today, Dick Smith have it for $200 until Sunday. But what about games? Sure, EB has the 3DS for $248 with Super Monkey Ball 3D, and JB Hi-Fi’s $249 bundle looks to have Sims 3 — but Game’s $254 pack has a title you might actually care about: Legend of Zelda. Meanwhile, the 3DS Ambassador Program for free games has also been extended, sort of.
