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Sammy Samusu · Jun 4, 2012

Just ahead of Nintendo's E3 press conference tomorrow, Nikkei is reporting on a couple of announcements regarding 3DS and Wii U.

For 3DS, the paper says that Nintendo will announce a large screen version of the system. The new version will have a 4.3 inch screen, or 1.5 times the current size. A release in North America, Japan and Europe could happen as early as Summer.

Regarding the Wii U, Nikkei says that it is expected the price will be around 30,000 yen. It's unclear if the paper received any insider information about this price, or if it's just stating an obvious target. Nintendo has previously said that it would not share pricing information about Wii U at E3.

The paper also reports that Wii U will see distribution of non-game content, including a car navigator and books, and a karaoke service with around 10,000 songs.

View Nikkei's report here (free registration required).

http://andriasang.com/con1b0/nikkei_nintendo_e3/

Well, shit. HYPE +100

duckroll said:
Nintendo's press release says that the company has not announced or confirmed any facts to Nikkei, and that there are many inaccuracies in their report. They add that many of the details could be speculation from the paper as they have not provided any official information.

schuelma · Jun 4, 2012

Expected better leaks. Oh well.

Persona7 · Jun 4, 2012

Of course they are going to release a 3DS revision.

Shiggy · Jun 4, 2012

Yeah, no 3DS revision this year.

Kyzer · Jun 4, 2012

what is this in real life money

stalker · Jun 4, 2012

Mmmmm, so the first redesign is coming and is XL? I'm in!!!!

inner-G · Jun 4, 2012

New screen could maybe re-sell me, depending on price.

Data West · Jun 4, 2012

Kyzer said:
what is this in real life money

Without currency exchange: 300 with: 350

Sammy Samusu · Jun 4, 2012

Kyzer said:
what is this in real life money

$300

VAPitts · Jun 4, 2012

schuelma said:
Expected better leaks. Oh well.

lol dude what is WRONG with u? E3 is tomorrow. what's the purpose of leaks at virtually day 0?

Salvadora · Jun 4, 2012

Don't know if I'm ready for a revision so soon.

Joe Shlabotnik · Jun 4, 2012

If the 30,000 Yen price is true, at least we know the US price won't be more than $299. I mean, I assume no one in their right mind thought it would be more than that, but still.

Could still be slightly lower, too.

DR2K · Jun 4, 2012

Persona7 said:
Of course they are going to release a 3DS revision.

It better be fucking white.

slaughterking · Jun 4, 2012

Kyzer said:
what is this in real life money

300$/

Psi · Jun 4, 2012

Bring on the 3DS XL!

DECK'ARD · Jun 4, 2012

Dual-circle pads incoming

inner-G · Jun 4, 2012

Kyzer said:
what is this in real life money

~$325-350 straight cost.

If that is the Japan price, I would bet $299 for US.

Ponn · Jun 4, 2012

oh god please be a 3DS XL, I would take that over a dual analog revision any day. Though I would love both. Please offer it in Green.

FaidSint · Jun 4, 2012

30,000? What's that like 9000 bucks?

ULTROS! · Jun 4, 2012

slaughterking said:
300$/

$350~$357 actually.

Plinko · Jun 4, 2012

Joe Shlabotnik said:
If the 30,000 Yen price is true, at least we know the US price won't be more than $299. I mean, I assume no one in their right mind thought it would be more than that, but still.

Could still be slightly lower, too.

30,000 yen doesn't mean that at all.

MatthewB92 · Jun 4, 2012

Would buy an XL 3DS.

ClovingWestbrook · Jun 4, 2012

Larger 3DS equals dual analogs?

starmud · Jun 4, 2012

revision hype!

Busaiku · Jun 4, 2012

I'm good with current size.

Thoraxes · Jun 4, 2012

Not a redesign, but a new SKU to exist alongside the current one.

Exactly what i've been saying for months.

Deadly Joker · Jun 4, 2012

I will be buying the 3DS XL day 1.

Salvadora · Jun 4, 2012

DR2K said:
It better be fucking white.

Racist.

Anth0ny · Jun 4, 2012

AHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA

People really thought they wouldn't pull the trigger on a new 3DS.

I'm so happy. Buying that shit day one.

rpmurphy · Jun 4, 2012

$299 WiiU will buy. 3DS XL will buy.

MasterShotgun · Jun 4, 2012

3DS XL? Sounds good, but the low resolution might look even worse on a larger screen (aliasing will be even more noticeable). If it includes a second analog, then I'll be interested.

30,000 yen for Wii U would likely mean a $299-$349 price in America.

Koroviev · Jun 4, 2012

Eh, I think I like my 3DS the size it is. I have a Vita for the over-sized handheld experience :lol

fse · Jun 4, 2012

time to sell my 3ds.

Joe Shlabotnik · Jun 4, 2012

Plinko said:
30,000 yen doesn't mean that at all.

They tend to price on a 100:1 exchange rate regardless of the actual rate. And considering they got burned already with the 3DS launch price, I don't think they're going to try to make up for the strong Yen anyway.

Leezard · Jun 4, 2012

So $299? Hopefully not too high for the masses.

RurouniZel · Jun 4, 2012

Sold. Will trade totally!

crimsonheadGCN · Jun 4, 2012

ClovingSteam said:
Larger 3DS equals dual analogs?

I doubt it. It will most likely be a larger screen and bigger battery.

And the price will be $199 for the 3DS XL.

Father_Brain · Jun 4, 2012

I have a feeling that Stumpokapow will lose that bet, provided this is accurate.

darkside31337 · Jun 4, 2012

Resolution on that screen is going to look unbelievably awful. Hated the DS XL myself for that reason.

That said if its got two pads and a better overall feel than the 3DS, with better 3D screens sounds neat enough.

That price though.

Delio · Jun 4, 2012

Will sell my 3DS and get the bigger one. Hopefully in purple @_@

Hobbestetrician · Jun 4, 2012

A 3DS that will be the right size for my hands? Yes, please.

Danielsan · Jun 4, 2012

New 3DS. Also give it another slider and I'll buy it.

Alex · Jun 4, 2012

Fuck yes, 3DS XL, will buy.

rpmurphy · Jun 4, 2012

Koroviev said:
Eh, I think I like my 3DS the size it is. I have a Vita for the over-sized handheld experience :lol

Yeah, if it's too much bigger than what it is currently, I don't know if it'll fit in my pants lol.

abstract alien · Jun 4, 2012

Eh...no purple, no buy for 3DS XL.

Will buy Wii U at any price, so I don't give a shit, but that sounds good. More games I can get.

jvalioli · Jun 4, 2012

ULTROS! said:
$350~$357 actually.

They don't price with the actual conversion rate.

Thoraxes · Jun 4, 2012

Anth0ny said:
AHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA

People really thought they wouldn't pull the trigger on a new 3DS.

I'm so happy. Buying that shit day one.

No, people thought they wouldn't pull the trigger on a redesign. The current 3DS is going nowhere and they're adding a new pricing tier it seems.

slit · Jun 4, 2012

With that price it'll probably be $299 in the U.S.

Smiles and Cries · Jun 4, 2012

My Miiverse is ready

I want that big 3DS!

friskykillface · Jun 4, 2012

fuck :/ i knew it

smh i better sell it asap

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