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Nintendo Cuts the Prices of Five 3DS Games
REDMOND, Wash.--(April 14,
in the year of our Lord 2014)-- Five Nintendo 3DS
games, including the top three best-selling Nintendo 3DS games
of all time, are getting a new lower price. Together these five
games have sold more than 9 million combined physical and
digital units in the United States alone, and represent some of
the most fun game experiences available today. Their new price
represents an even better value for consumers.
Starting April 22, Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land, New Super
Mario Bros. 2, Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Donkey Kong Country
Returns 3D will be available in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo
3DS and in retail stores at a suggested retail price of just
$29.99 each.
In order, Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land and New Super Mario
Bros. 2 represent the top three best-selling Nintendo 3DS games
of all time in the United States – each one has sold more than
2.15 million physical and digital units in the U.S. alone. All
five of the newly discounted games star classic Nintendo
characters and franchises, and their strong sales over time
demonstrate the longevity of Nintendo’s games. The games make
great gifts, engaging entertainment for families and other
spring break travelers, or just a way to introduce kids to the
fun of video games.
*Data regarding physical sales of games are from the NPD Group.
Data regarding digital downloads of games and combined
physical/digital life-to-date numbers are from Nintendo’s
internal sales figures. All numbers, unless otherwise stated,
are specific to the United States only.