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$99 New 3DS Black Friday Deal
- Thread starter mightynine
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It sounds like, "From Blackfriday forward, this will be the price of this model."
Sword Of Doom
Member
Yeah same here. Hopefully there will be deals for the XL during Black Friday
Pancakes R Us
Member
Don't forget that this is NoA though. The thing will ship with low numbers and then be sold out except for the crazy prices from scalpers.
It's going to be available starting November 25th, ie. Black Friday.
Edit: Man, I'm going to have to do some special convincing my parents for a ride for this to happen on Black Friday. Damn.
Spiral Insanity
Banned
Is the regular n3DS better suited for SNES games in perfect pixel mode than the n3DSXL?
n0razi
Member
Dont see how it would be different since they both have the same resolution
Spiral Insanity
Banned
The screen size is different though. So I imagine the regular n3DS might have a sharper (if smaller) picture for SNES games.
Vic_Viper
Member
Yea I have a feeling that itll be sold out pretty fast. I really hope Gamestop will allow people to atleast pre order one so I dont have to drive out there black firday and deal with the crazies. Such a good deal on a N3DS. Ive been thinking about getting something for Dragon Ball Fusions, didnt think I would be able to get a N3DS though so this is a very welcome surprise. Might get to play Xenoblade after all!
See the replies below me. It's unclear if this is a model they plan to ship high numbers of for beyond BF, or stock beyond BF. With enough stock for BF demand only (or less), they can essentially position this is as a BF only offer if they wish.
I mean, in some of those cases Nintendo has had good reason to crazy undership (and there was also the port strike). But yeah, this time it would surely be on purpose in order to sell it on or around BF only at this price. Because demand I think will be pretty darn big.
Get your banana peels, blue shells, and thunderbolts ready. Keep a star in your back pocket for just in case.
I'm concerned they won't allow.preorders simply because they'll want to have at least a couple units for walk-ins or else it would be disingenuous for the certain placement in their BF ad.
PassiveObserver
Member
How long did the $150 Mario 3D Land bundle last on Target shelves before it was sold out? Because this will go thrice as fast given the price.
Wellllll yeah. It didn't last long at all... I imagine in person is your only mildly decent chance at this one... presuming no preorders...
AfterTheFall
Member
Great deal. This is going to sell like hot cakes, I just hope it isn't too hard for people to get hold of one 
MacGurcules
Member
Was that limited? As far as I know, I can still walk into the Target near me and pick one up.
EDIT: Just checked online and they show stock.
PHOENIXZERO
Member
Yeah, with Black Friday right around the corner, never mind the Switch announcement that was a poor decision.
NobleGundam
Banned
Fuuuuuuuck im getting this along with Smash bros. Pokemon X or Y. Dis gon be gud.
Sorry, you're right. I was misremembering in my reply above. I have seen those in stores. I think they might have sold out for a bit at first though?
MacGurcules
Member
I can't say for sure how it actually worked out, but it wouldn't surprise me if there was a bit of a run on them at first. Presuming Nintendo is going to short-stock on hardware is a pretty safe bet.
Why not Sun&Moon?
Livingskeletons
If I pulled that off, would you die?
There is probably gonna be like 4 of them per retail store.
Although they may be cleaning house entirely.
Although they may be cleaning house entirely.
Since you're already using a microSD card you can just initiate a system transfer and tell it you're using the same SD card, then after the transfer when it tells you to, you turn off the systems and move the microSD from one to the other. It's really very easy.
Velcro Fly
Member
Good deal for those that either want to upgrade or want to jump on
I just don't think I could go back to that smaller screen.
My paint peeled red n3DS XL will live through the season it seems.
I just don't think I could go back to that smaller screen.
My paint peeled red n3DS XL will live through the season it seems.
I hear ya. In this case I'd just like to know if this is an intentional BF-only aimed product.
Arrogant Bastard
Banned
Awesome, want to pick up a 3ds this holiday season.
If you have large hands is the smaller system comfortable to use or should I just say screw it and get an XL. I have a DS lite and find it a bit small.
If you have large hands is the smaller system comfortable to use or should I just say screw it and get an XL. I have a DS lite and find it a bit small.
NobleGundam
Banned
Spaced out about sun & moon... I'll probably pick it up later. Doubt they'll discount it on black friday since it's brand new.
139.99$.
TrAcEr_x90
Member
So will this be possible to grab online at all?
I'm wondering the same thing because I'm definitely going to go Wal-Mart and hopefully will come back on one piece.
MegaManTrigger
Banned
Lol are they actually releasing a limited edition black console? What a stupid move. People (including myself) want the smaller black console ffs.
Not sure how this is happening to you but this hasn't been happening to me since OG 3DS. Maybe you're trying to stuff the console into your tight pockets?
Arrogant Bastard
Banned
I doubt this is going to be nearly as limited as people are assuming. Would not be surprised to see this turn into the new normal as Switch gets closer to launching.
sixteen-bit
Member
Maybe they'll have a Cyber Monday LE
Servbot #42
Unconfirmed Member
Damn what a great deal! i kinda want to import it to my country but i'm pretty sure it's not worth it with the fees, i may give it a shot anyway 
MegaManTrigger
Banned
Knowing how Nintendo is with limited editions, there's no reason to think that this won't be limited.
Wowfunhappy
Member
I'm not sure I'd say that this makes it definitively better, but yes, the smaller model will be sharper due to higher pixel density.
BronsonLee
Member
You don't do limited edition things on Black Friday
PassiveObserver
Member
Really? Weird. It's showing as not available for me on Target.com and not available within 100 miles of my zip code, and I didn't see it the last time I was at a Target, so I assume it was gone everywhere else. Looks like it's going for $175 from third-party sellers on Amazon.
MegaManTrigger
Banned
"Nintendo will be releasing two new limited edition versions of the handheld one black, one white which will both be available on November 25th for $99.99."
Nintendo likes to watch the world burn.
I see them every time I go to target so they are restocking them at least.
Pancakes R Us
Member
For about $200-250 the next day, yes.
Joke post? Black Friday is close, a deal on hardware was pretty much expected. With that said, I don't get people holding off on in this because Switch is coming next year, we barely know anything about it, I'd rather spend $99 on this amazing deal, and I would if I lived in the US.