Australia and New Zealand, 12 August, 2011 

As of today, Nintendo will drop the suggested retail price of its portable Nintendo 3DS system to $249.95. Previously Nintendo 3DS had a suggested retail price of $349.95. 

Nintendo 3DS has a strong software lineup coming up and the new price now opens up the glasses-free 3D experience to many more consumers. Building on the popularity of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, which launched June 30, the upcoming game calendar is a Who’s Who of iconic video game franchises. Star Fox 64 3D arrives on September 15, followed by Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 by the end of 2011.

For more information, please visit www.nintendo3ds.com.au 

*All prices quoted are Suggested Retail Price (SRP) in Australian dollars

New Zealand price for Nintendo 3DS from 12 August will be SRP NZ $343.99