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This Friday is Nintendo Day at retailers across the country – with a range of terrific launches and amazing deals to get Canadians excited for a very Nintendo holiday season.

Of course, November 11 marks the launch of the highly-anticipated Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition, a completely digital mini replica of Nintendo’s original console. For only $79.99, the system comes pre-loaded with 30 beloved NES games.

Also launching November 11 is the New Nintendo 3DS XL system inspired by Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. The New Nintendo 3DS XL Solgaleo Laluna Black Edition is a limited-edition system customized with artwork from the much-anticipated video games, featuring both new Legendary Pokémon. The system, available at a suggested retail price of $239.99, arrives just one week ahead of the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon games, which hit store shelves on November 18 (sold separately).

In addition to these great new arrivals, Nintendo fans can also enjoy a range of exclusive offers from Canada’s top retailers:

• EB Games will be holding a very special amiibo offer. Between November 11 and November 17, buy any 2 amiibo and get 1 Animal Crossing amiibo free.

•  Looking to add to a growing amiibo collection? From November 11 to 17, save $6 on amiibo purchased through Amazon.ca, or head to Toys“R”Us for a buy 2, get one 1 free amiibo offer (valid until November 17).

• Also at Toys “R” Us, save $20 on the purchase of any New Nintendo 3DS XL until November 17.

• Finally, prepare for the launch of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon at Best Buy or bestbuy.ca – get $5 off great Pokémon games.

Happy shopping!

VANCOUVER, BC., Nov. 7, 2016 – It’s a deal spelled out in black and white: For the first time ever, Nintendo’s popular hand-held New Nintendo 3DS video game system will be offered at a suggested retail price of $139.99. Two special-edition models – one black, one white, both featuring Mushroom Kingdom characters and imagery – will be available starting Nov. 25. This system, along with great software, will appeal to gift-givers and value shoppers alike.

“Nintendo has some of the best gifts for the holiday season,” said Pierre-Paul Trepanier, Nintendo of Canada’s General Manager and Senior Director. “Whether you’re looking for games for the whole family, or a cool new system at a great value, Nintendo has you covered.”

Once shoppers pick the system, the next step is to load up on great games. Fortunately, the Nintendo 3DS family of systems library is massive, and has options for every type of player. Some of the new and recently released games available during the holiday season include Mario Party Star Rush, which launched Nov. 4; Pokémon Sun* and Pokémon Moon*, which launch Nov. 18; Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS** which launches Dec. 2; and both YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits and YO-KAI WATCH 2: Fleshy Souls, which are now available. Shoppers can find more special offers, bundles and discounts for the holidays by visiting Nintendo.ca/deals.

Fans who want to build up their Nintendo 3DS game libraries can turn to evergreen classics like Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land or The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. At the same time, they can look to the future, knowing that a new Pikmin game for Nintendo 3DS, Ever Oasis and Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed Kingare on the way in 2017.

Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/en_CA/3ds/.

*Games in 2D. Some areas also playable in 3D.

**Game only in 2D.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii U^™ and Wii^™ home consoles, and Nintendo 3DS^™ and Nintendo DS^™ families of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System^™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.4 billion video games and more than 696
million hardware units globally., including the current-generation Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL, as well as the Game Boy^™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi^™ and Nintendo DSi XL^™, Super NES^™, Nintendo 64^™, Nintendo GameCube^™ and Wii systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario^™, Donkey Kong^™, Metroid^™, Zelda^™ and Pokémon^™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.ca.

Vancouver, B.C., Oct. 20, 2016. –(BUSINESS WIRE)– In an introductory video released today (http://www.nintendo.com/switch), Nintendo provided the first glimpse of its new home gaming system and revealed that it is called Nintendo Switch. In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system also enables gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose. The mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home gaming system to enable unprecedented new video game play styles.

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In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system also enables gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose. (Photo: Business Wire)

At home, Nintendo Switch rests in the Nintendo Switch Dock that connects the system to the TV and lets you play with family and friends in the comfort of your living room. By simply lifting Nintendo Switch from the dock, the system will instantly transition to portable mode, and the same great gaming experience that was being enjoyed at home now travels with you. The portability of Nintendo Switch is enhanced by its bright high-definition display. It brings the full home gaming system experience with you to the park, on an airplane, in a car, or to a friend’s apartment.

Gaming springs into action by removing detachable Joy-Con controllers from either side of Nintendo Switch. One player can use a Joy-Con controller in each hand; two players can each take one; or multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options. They can easily click back into place or be slipped into a Joy-Con Grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, if preferred, the gamer can select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to use instead of the Joy-Con controllers. Furthermore, it is possible for numerous people to bring their Nintendo Switch systems together to enjoy local multiplayer face-to-face competition.

“Nintendo Switch allows gamers the freedom to play however they like,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, President and COO, Nintendo of America. “It gives game developers new abilities to bring their creative visions to life by opening up the concept of gaming without boundaries.”

Developers can design their games supporting a variety of play styles, which gives gamers the freedom to choose an experience that best suits them. Some of the publishers, developers and middleware partners announcing support for Nintendo Switch are as follows:

Today’s video incorporated short glimpses of representative gameplay to demonstrate the liberating nature of the Nintendo Switch home gaming system. Full game demonstrations, the list of launch window titles, as well as launch date, price, product configuration and related specifics, will be shown and announced prior to the March launch.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii U^™ and Wii^™ home consoles, and Nintendo 3DS^™ and Nintendo DS^™ families of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System^™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.4 billion video games and more than 693 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL, as well as the Game Boy^™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi^™ and Nintendo DSi XL^™, Super NES^™, Nintendo 64^™, Nintendo GameCube^™ and Wii systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario^™, Donkey Kong^™, Metroid^™, Zelda^™ and Pokémon^™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at www.nintendo.com/en_CA/.

Here, have a trailer for that^^https://t.co/YU9hgRMCNC

— Ezekiel 'Spike' Rage (@RealEzekielRage) October 14, 2016

Just got word that my next game 'Gravity+' for #WiiU will launch in EU and US at the same time #gamedev #nintendo #eshop #nindies

— Ezekiel 'Spike' Rage (@RealEzekielRage) October 14, 2016

Certainly, Mr. Pumpkin Adventure will hits on Europe eShop(WiiU) at 27th Oct. A puzzle storm it's coming. pic.twitter.com/2JjlDrQIt5

— CIRCLE Ent. (@CIRCLE_Ent) October 13, 2016

We are excited to announce our next #New3DS #eShop title, #BoxUp, is launching in Europe on October 27th! #Nindies pic.twitter.com/Nfde9NioAm

— RCMADIAX (@rcmadiax) October 10, 2016

Happy weekend, everyone! We can finally reveal that #SteamWorldHeist hits Wii U eShop in America on 20th October! https://t.co/35waX8sl0f

— Image & Form Games (@ImageForm) October 7, 2016

Announcing my next 3DS game! Ice Station Z. Releasing November 3rd. #nintendo #3ds #indie #nindies #eshophttps://t.co/JcUdpoY6W3

— Wobbly Tooth (@WobblyToothLtd) October 7, 2016

Our game @DungeonHeartsDX passed lotcheck for release on Wii U! We will announce the release date when we get it! Thanks for your support! pic.twitter.com/EcsaXhWchf

— ???????????? Wolf ウルフ (@Ouren) October 6, 2016

Vancouver, B.C., Oct. 5, 2016 –  Due to an unforeseen “incident” at the Nintendo 2DS factory, Nintendo announces that the hardware’s current colour scheme will be changed. (Footage of said “incident” can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/V4JyT_fu0Bs.)

Nintendo announces Luigi accidentally swaps the colours of the Nintendo 2DS System.  

Old Look:

Black front with red or blue on the sides.

New Look (Not At All Caused By Luigi Accidentally Entering the Wrong Manufacturing Code):

Red or blue on the front, black on the sides.

This new colour swap will be remembered alongside other such innovations as jelly and peanut butter, or roll and rock. Even Mario approved and decided that the new look will start replacing the old one, so everyone should see the colour-swapped Nintendo 2DS systems appear in stores this November.

Despite all these changes, the price stays the same! You can still pick up the Nintendo 2DS system at a suggested retail price of only $109.99, with the Mario Kart 7 game pre-installed in specially marked packages. At a price like that, you could even pick up one for every young gamer in the family!

About Nintendo 2DS:

Nintendo 2DS comes with fun built-in entertainment options and applications to take photos and videos, plus wireless access to Nintendo eShop. The design makes it easy for smaller hands to hold. The system includes two screens (including a touch screen) and plays Nintendo 3DS games, plus nearly all Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games, in 2D. For more information about Nintendo 2DS, visit http://www.nintendo.com/en_CA/2ds/.

Many of Nintendo’s most popular and well-received Nintendo 3DS games starring characters like Mario, Zelda, Yoshi and our very own accidental colour designer Luigi are part of the Nintendo Selects collection and now available at a suggested retail price of only $29.99 each. For a full list of Nintendo Selects games, visit http://www.nintendo.com/en_CA/nintendo-selects.