When did the 3DS receive its price cut?

Nintendo cuts price six months after launch.

Nintendo announced a price cut of the 3DS from $249.99 to $169.99 in the U.S. effective August 12, 2011. Japan will see a price cut from 25,000 yen to 15,000 yen on August 11.

When did the 3DS get a price drop?

After lackluster software support and complaints of headaches the system was dropped to $160 in October of 1995, only two months after launch.

How much was the 3DS after the price drop?

Nintendo has announced that they will be changing the manufacturer suggested retail price for their Nintendo 3DS handheld worldwide. The gaming system which launched less than five months ago at $249 will be available for a mere $169.99 come August 12.

How much did a 3DS cost in 2011?

Launch. The Nintendo 3DS launched in Japan on February 26, 2011, priced at ¥25,000. On March 25, 2011, the system launched in Europe, with pricing set by individual retailers. On March 27, 2011, the Nintendo 3DS launched in North America, priced at US$249.99.

How much did the 3DS originally cost?

At its launch in 2011, it cost $250, but the price dropped as Nintendo introduced newer products, like the 3DS XL.

My Thoughts: The Nintendo 3DS Price Cut

Did the 3DS sell well?

The 3DS will end its life as the worst performing Nintendo handheld; its 75 million lifetime sales place it behind the Game Boy Advance, which managed 81.5 million units over nine years.

How much did a 3DS cost in 2013?

3DS sold under cost since price cut, Nintendo 'hoping' to profit by March 2013. Nintendo took a big hit last year when it dropped the price of its then-nascent handheld, the 3DS, to $170 just a few months after initial launch.

Why was the 3DS discontinued?

Despite all the bells and whistles, the 3DS did not start well. A high asking price for the time of over £200, coupled with a lacklustre list of initial games, hurt sales. The fact that the key feature of 3D had to be tried in person was another obstacle.

Why did the 3DS go up in value?

Like all things crazy over the past year and half, the answer likely lies with the pandemic. In fact, looking at Price Charting's historic pricing data we see a familiar trend with nearly all 3DS consoles. The prices started to spike immediately after the lockdown began.

Was the 3DS sold at a loss?

Nintendo confirms that it's selling 3DS at a loss, expects that to change | Engadget.

Will 3DS games become valuable?

While physical Wii U and 3DS games could increase across the board, how much these prices will jump will vary between title. The rarer a game is, and the more in-demand it is, the more valuable it could become in future. It's hard to predict which games could see their value increase the most in the future.

How much longer will the 3DS eShop last?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET. While you'll no longer be able to purchase games or DLC from either eShop, you'll still be able to redownload the games you've already bought and play online for the time being.

Will 3DS still work in 2023?

As of March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is also no longer possible to download free content, including game demos.

Is Nintendo 3DS going away in 2023?

Sadly, the Virtual Consoles — which housed more than 530 classic games, available to purchase and download — will be no more after March 2023.

Is 3DS outdated?

Nintendo announced it was discontinuing production of the console in 2020, and the e-Shops for Wii U and 3DS will shut down in 2023.

Has Nintendo abandoned 3DS?

Nintendo Is Closing The 3DS & Wii U eShops And Has "No Plans To Offer Classic Content In Other Ways" Nintendo has announced the discontinuation of the 3DS eShop and the Wii U eShop as of "late March" 2023.

How much is a 3DS worth 2023?

Nintendo 3DS “Sell” Prices (What you can expect to sell for as of 03/20/2023) Selling a Nintendo 3DS? You can expect to get between $4 and $419, depending on model and condition.

Where can I sell my 3DS for cash?

Swappa is the best place to sell your Nintendo 3DS XL because you get paid what it's actually worth.

Is there a Nintendo 4DS?

The Nintendo 4DS has the design of a regular Nintendo 3DS but with a wider screen that measures 3 1/2 in., close to the length of the Nintendo 3DS's screen. It has a left control stick and a right control stick that can be used with not only Nintendo 4DS games, but also Nintendo 3DS and DS games.

What is the highest selling console?

PlayStation 2 – 159 million*

*PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling video game console of all time. Sony's beloved system tops Nintendo DS by roughly 5 million units sold, while handily outselling every other console in existence.

What is the best console of all time?

Which is the most powerful 3DS?

1 New 3DS XL

The New 3DS XL isn't just the best handheld in the DS line, it's Nintendo's best handheld period. Between its architecture, improved buttons & analogs, nicer screen, and fast loading, the New 3DS XL is the definitive way to play the 3DS.