I see the hate i see everything, but if the price is really reasonable and it will have a game in bundle, you also see the first party titles coming, the third party exclusives, the multiplatform.

Who can miss the WiiU if the promised games are true, and every week more is added to that?

Fuck you nintendo! Why didn't you add a second circle pad on the 3DS XL?!

The Starfox IP is from Nintendo and so is this game, so they can re-release it if they want.

And if they want to remake it for the 3DS they could hire Rare, because as Microsoft doesn't have a handheld, they wouldn't mind it (that's why Rare launched Viva Piñata on the DS).

Doesn't the Circle Pad Pro uses the IR port on the 3DS? How would they map the controls when the IR port needs to always sense the Circle Pad Pro at all times? Also, where would the two extra triggers go? You can't shoot in Resident Evil: Revelations without them.

3DS XL SKUs tops pre-orders sales at Gamestop

This week, the Nintendo 3DS XL Blue SKU ranked as the No. 1 best-selling pre-order product at GameStop.com.

The 3DS XL Red SKU ranked at No. 2 in the same period.

http://news.punchjump.com/2012/06/25/nintendo-3ds-xl-skus-top-pre-order-sales-at-gamestop/

Today is a good day my friends! We have a lot of eShop news for you!

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - JUNE 28, 2012


June 28, 2012
This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop
Marvel Pinball 3D – Marvel Pinball 3D is the ultimate superhero pinball experience, featuring original tables based on legendary characters from the Marvel universe, including Iron Man, Captain America and the Fantastic Four. (For Nintendo 3DS™)

Bomb Monkey™ – Blok Bombing is a fine and ancient sport invented by a small, creative troop of primates called Bomb Monkeys. The goal is simple: do not allow the bloks rising from the jungle floor to knock you from your perch. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure™ (demo version) – Tap the screen, swipe the stylus and control the gyro to the beat of the music to maneuver Raphael in a variety of rhythm-based challenges. Download the free game demo now in the Nintendo eShop. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance] (demo version) – When Sora and Riku are sent into the Sleeping Worlds, they will face new enemies and make new friends in worlds they've never entered before. Download the free game demo now in the Nintendo eShop. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Game of the Weekend
The "Game of the Weekend" program has kicked off in the Nintendo eShop, making select digital Nintendo 3DS games available at a discount. This weekend's featured title VVVVVV – a game inspired by the classic 8-bit era and the direction of gravity – is available at a special price of $4.99. Offer is valid from 9 a.m. Pacific time on Friday, June 29, through 9 p.m. Pacific time on Sunday, July 1.

Also new this week:
• Flip the Core (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™)
• Escape the Virus: Swarm Survival (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)

To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/downloadLy65ed8W.php.

Pokémon Dream Radar for eShop is confirmed for October 7th in NA and October 12th in Europe, to coincide with the Black and White 2 releases.

And last, but not least, the Heroes of Ruin demo is hitting NA next week!
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/06/heroes_of_ruin_demo_hits_north_america_next_week

I don't see why everyone is up in arms about the 2nd circle pad and/or the add-on.

1) They couldn't realistically change the hardware layout with the XL otherwise it would create a rift between the devices and the games made for the system. Without the 2nd pad built-in, all devs have to make sure a game works with that set-up. Then if they feel a 2nd pad will help, they add extra control code to take advantage of the add-on if the user has it.

2) They made an add-on very early in 3DS life, of course they'll make one that will fit the XL version. It is designed to be integral to the basic setup for games that typically do better with one.

The only way you're getting a 2nd circle pad built-in to the 3DS is when its replaced in a few years with a next-gen handheld. 3DS launched in 2011... so expect it in 2016 at the latest.

Meanwhile, in late 2013 I'll buy three 3DS XLs for my kids without the add-on.

The same arguements are coming again just like when the DSi XL was announced and the CCP was revealed with Monster Hunter 3G.

"Defenders, save your breath. If Nintendo had added a second stick, you'd have people complaining about how their old 3DS is now obsolete and Nintendo screwed them for about $250. It is a no win situation. The only way it could have been one is if Nintendo created the system with one in the first place. Let them complain all they want. After the system is released most people wont give a shit anymore."

"Complainers, how about this, just don't buy the system. No one is forcing you. If the AC adapter and 2nd stick is so much of a problem speak with your money and dont buy the system."

Smartest thing someone has said in a long time.

I don't have a 3DS.
I bought MK7, Mario Land 3D, and Kid Icarus in anticipation for the 3DS XL launch August 19.
Any other games worth my attention that are already out or come out before that date? Besides New Super Bros 2 of course.