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That Red 3DS Is Coming Our Way
A few months back, Nintendo revealed that its 3DS would be getting a spiffy red shell...in Japan. Today, the company has announced that it's coming to the U.S. this September, just in time for the launch of Star Fox 64 3D. You know, the game that has absolutely nothing at all to do with the color red?
Even Nintendo is having a hard time trying to generate unnecessary context for the new color option. "Nintendo 3DS is poised to be on fire for the holidays, with its new suggested retail price, great games and our new Flame Red color,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime, tenuously explaining the color choice. “With major upcoming releases in the Star Fox, Pokémon and Mario series, in addition to downloadable offerings from Nintendo eShop, Nintendo Video and Netflix, the system offers new and fun experiences to owners on a daily basis.”
Guess what? It's a red 3DS. It doesn't need to be anything more than that. If you like red, now you can get a red one for $169.99 starting Sept. 9.
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