Nintendo's first public demonstration of the 3DS has kicked off in Japan, and we're starting to get a better picture of what's in store for the system in the coming months. As the event opened, Nintendo's Japanese 3DS site started to clarify some details about the system's software lineup - including which games will be present at launch.
Currently Nintendo has eight titles listed for the February 26 debut of its system overseas, including Nintendogs + Cats. What's perhaps most notable is that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and Kid Icarus: Uprising are currently not slated to make launch. Ocarina is labeled as being a Spring 2011 release and Icarus is listed as Summer 2011. Though there was never any indication those particular games would in fact debut with the system, we certainly had our fingers crossed.
We're also hearing a few more details on Nintendo's first-party games. Steel Diver and Pilotwings are due in Spring 2011, with Star Fox coming later in the summer. Mario Kart, Animal Crossing and Paper Mario are all TBD in the release date department.
Also worth noting is the pricing of these titles. Nintendogs has been set at 4800 yen (about $57) while other titles range from 5-6000 yen ($60 to $72). In Japan, a 4800 yen price point is common for DS software.
As you look through the below graphics, keep a few things in mind. This is a Japanese event, aimed at Japanese audiences. The United States launch software may be different. Also, some of the games here might not see an American release and some that aren't present (Madden) are definitely on the way. Nintendo's Japanese website also has more games listed that we don't have here because, well, we don't speak Japanese.
With that said... let's take a look at what's on the way.
What do you think of the software so far? Is the Japanese launch lineup impressive enough for you? Would you want the 3DS to launch in the United States with just those eight games? Are the screenshots impressive enough? Sound off in the comments thread!
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