Nintendo Offers Greater Holiday Value this Year with Price Drops and New Games and Hardware

I received this Press Release about what is coming up for Nintendo for the rest of the year and into the holiday season. There are some nice offerings happening with one of the biggest deals being a $50 price drop for the Wii U Deluxe set. If you’ve been holding off on this system then it is time to pick it up, starting September 20th.

Nintendo Offers Unrivaled Value and Variety This Holiday Season with Lower Wii U Price, Zelda Wii U Bundle and New Nintendo 2DS Portable
Top Nintendo Video Games Get Launch Dates Through the End of 2013

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo outlined a campaign that will offer consumers unprecedented levels of value and variety this holiday season. That proposition includes:

Nintendo 2DS
Nintendo 2DS, an entry-level dedicated portable gaming system that plays all Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS games in 2D, launches on Oct. 12, the same day as Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. (Photo: Business Wire)

  • A $50 price drop for the Wii U Deluxe Set to a new suggested retail price of just $299.99, effective on Sept. 20.
  • A limited-edition Wii U bundle featuring The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD launching on Sept. 20.
  • The introduction of Nintendo 2DS, an entry-level dedicated portable gaming system that plays all Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS games in 2D. Nintendo 2DS launches Oct. 12, the same day as Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, at a suggested retail price of $129.99.
  • Dates for an outstanding lineup of Q4 video games for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.

The announcements demonstrate Nintendo’s aggressive approach to providing new games and experiences available only on Nintendo platforms for all types of people this holiday season. Nintendo announced these items at the GameStop Managers Show in Las Vegas.

“Nintendo has one of the strongest and most diverse video game lineups in our history,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s president and COO. “Today we’re making those unique Nintendo experiences more accessible and affordable. However you play and whatever you play, Nintendo has you covered.” Continue reading Nintendo Offers Greater Holiday Value this Year with Price Drops and New Games and Hardware

Wrestle, Race and get Super in all new Disney Infinity Toy Boxes

Disney Infinity Wrestling Ring

Five new Toy Boxes have been released by Disney Infinity. There are some fun and amazing new things to do including wrestling, racing and even playing a side scrolling adventure. There are some very fun ones to try. I played the Cave of Wonders Race today with a friend’s son. It is a fun race and so many cool places to explore.

Cave of Wonders Race

Here are the five free Toy Boxes available now for download: Continue reading Wrestle, Race and get Super in all new Disney Infinity Toy Boxes