Some Nintendo 3DS rumors are kicking around this morning, compliments of a report from Bloomberg that the company is holding a pre-Tokyo Game Show event on September 13 that is related to the newly released handheld. This is unusual, as Nintendo does not usually have a presence at TGS.
Bloomberg offers no details, but Inside Games (via Andrisang) brings word that Nintendo company plans to announce "an extremely big title" sometime soon. It should be noted too that the source doesn't link this announcement with the September 13 event, though it's certainly a likely platform for such a reveal.
Meanwhile, a report from French website 01net (via CVG) brings word from an unnamed source that a hardware redesign is in the works for the 3DS. The source suggests that the new device will sport a new name, with a "radically tone[d] down" 3D effect and a second analog input. Nintendo is also reportedly working on a low-cost attachment that would bring a second analog control to current 3DS models.
No connections are made between these rumors and Bloomberg's report of a pre-TGS event in any of the write-ups. I think most would agree that it would be a mistake to announce a hardware redesign now, as early adopters are still smarting after this month's 3DS price drop. A new game announcement seems much more likely, or perhaps a confirmation of release dates on some of the platform's more highly anticipated upcoming games.
Source: Bloomberg, Inside Games, 01net
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bigevilworldwide
how would a redesigned 3ds be shocking.....DSi comes out 6 months later oh look they want everyone to buy a DSi XL then wait for it 6 more months go by and oh lokk its time for everyone to upgrade yet again to the 3ds....
princesszelda87
Hopefully it's a new awesome title...if they are going to announce that another "updated" 3DS is in the works - well it's a good thing I haven't bought one yet! Roll on the angry Hitler spoofs!! LOL...
V_Translanka
Hey, it's an announcement on my bday!? My wish will be for Nintendo's gal Samus to make another kickass Return to the handheld with a kickass new game!
Tmidiman
Sorry Dream, but Nintendo already screw with their loyal customers by releasing a system (Wii) that 3rd parties couldn't support with HD games. Then they offered VC games, but didn't release the games people wanted. Slow 1st oar support, shovelware from 3rd parties and a handheld that causes some gamers to have headaches and was over priced. Wii systems that now gather dust,....you get the idea.
Now I ain't hatin'. The family loves Wheel of Fortune and Sports Resort and I also have the other systems so I'm good.
But from an investor stand point Nintendo is starting to bleed a little with bad financials month after month. So they need to do whatever they can to keep this looking up till WiiU arrives.
So don't be amazed at this and a whole lot more crazy stuff they are going to try. By now you should be expecting it till things get better. And they will. It's just going to be a while before they do.
iGuy
price drops usually precede new models, so this is very possible.
Stellerman7
The 3D effect only bothers me after awhile;so I'm cool with it. I really hope the redesign is a rumor; that's the last thing Nintendo needs right now.
Dreamgod247
What the hell Nintendo, I baught a $250 3DS back in March. A few months later the 3DS price is cut to $179 and now there's rumor a re design 3DS or new hand held device. You got to be kidding me, Nintendo can not screw with it's loyal customers like this. Either cancel the 3DS right and say it was mistake or keep working on making it better. You can't have rumors of new portable gaming device, while trying to get new gamers buying a 3DS. Nintendo is on verge of losing it's faithful customers.
JAL0731
First, I'm not affected by the 3D. Second, I really hope the new title is a Metroid game.
MrBig200
im not effected by the 3D at all my self I was when I first got it but now I gotten used to it
ValkyrieRyu
Why didn't they announce this extremely big title when the 3DS came out? Would have been wayyy smarter since 3DS doesn't have a good game library.
haterhater
No rumors about an actual digital storefront.... bummer, would be nice to know that Nintendo is acknowledging the 21st century for once......... Im just saying, just saying.
Esspytood
i must be the only one who isn't effected by the 3D at all...
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