In less than four weeks, Nintendo will be hosting a press event in New York City. There will be hands on demos and a presentation by Reggie. I think it’s safe to assume we’ll finally be given a launch date and pricing information. Hopefully it’ll be close to or even before the Japanese release date of February 26th, but also hopefully less than the nearly $300 price tag (once you convert from yen).
Think we’ll get any other surprises at the event?
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According to “sources” close to “Nintendo” at “Kotaku,” Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aime may have been “mistaken” when he told Jimmy Fallon that the 3DS would be launching “Next Year.”
Did Reggie forget to use the word “in” before “next year,” to cover his bases? Maybe. Was the NOA President misinformed about the release plans for Nintendo’s next big handheld? Probably not. Should we treat unnamed parties as confirmed reliable “sources?” No. We really shouldn’t, but let’s stay hopeful – if this rumor really is true, it means we might see the 3DS by the end of 2010. Confirmed? No? Hopeful, yeah sure.
We’ll update you when we get a source with a name.
Last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Reggie Fils-Aime made an appearance to show off Donkey Kong Country Returns. Midway through the game, Fallon asks a few questions about the Nintendo 3DS. After confirming a 2011 release for the unit, Reggie pulls a 3DS out of his pocket and hands it to Fallon.
A video of Fallon breaking down can be seen after the jump.
