By Courtney Tuchman
The New Nintendo 3DS and
the New Nintendo 3DS XL are confirmed to be receiving a November 21, 2014
launch in Australia. The release date was announced by Nintendo Australia today
through the first Nintendo Direct Australia.
Tom Enoki, Nintendo Australia’s managing
director, made the announcement of the release date, which is just over a month
later than the Japanese release on October 11.
Nintendo also revealed
that it does not plan to release the handhelds this year in Europe and America.
At launch, the New Nintendo
3DS will be available in white while the New Nintendo 3DS XL will be available
in metallic black or blue. Various faceplates for the consoles may also be
purchased to add a more customizable gaming experience.
The New Nintendo 3DS will
be $219.95 and the New Nintendo 3DS XL will be $249.95. Although the consoles
will not come with an AC adapter, they will still be compatible with the older
DS and 3DS adapters. Amiibo figures will also be incorporated with the
handhelds.
First announced at a
Nintendo Direct in August, the new consoles have stronger CPU than in the past,
which will cause faster downloads and speedier browsing in the eShop. An analog
“nub” is placed above the A,B, X, and Y buttons. Additionally, ZR and ZL are
new shoulder buttons next to the already existing R and L buttons.
The new consoles are
expected to be showcased by Nintendo at EB Expo and will also be playable at
Australia’s PAX event.
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Source: Gamespot
