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The '''Nintendo 3DS''' was the fifth handheld video game console developed by [[Nintendo]] (tenth if | The '''Nintendo 3DS''' was the fifth handheld video game console developed by [[Nintendo]] (tenth if the various iterations of the [[Game Boy]], the [[Game Boy Advance]], and the [[Nintendo DS]] are considered). The 3DS is essentially a DS with much more powerful hardware, comparable to that of a [[Wii]]. The handheld's most unique feature is its autostereoscopic screen - stereoscopic 3D can be viewed on the top screen without the use of special glasses. | ||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
So far, the only [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|Zelda]] game released for the 3DS is a remake of an older classic; however, it has been confirmed that a new Zelda title is in the works | So far, the only [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|Zelda]] game released for the 3DS is a remake of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|an older classic]]''; however, it has been confirmed that a new Zelda title for the 3DS is in the works. | ||
===Ocarina of Time 3D=== | ===Ocarina of Time 3D=== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D}} | ||
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' was remade for the Nintendo 3DS with enhanced graphics | ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' was remade for the Nintendo 3DS with enhanced graphics and a few location-related changes. | ||
===Link's Awakening=== | ===Link's Awakening=== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening}} | ||
On June 7th, 2011, at Nintendo's 2011 E3 Press Conference, it was announced that ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' would release on that date for the [[Nintendo eShop]]. The game was priced at $5.99 in the United States, $ | On June 7th, 2011, at Nintendo's 2011 E3 Press Conference, it was announced that ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' would release on that date for the [[Nintendo eShop]]. The game was priced at $5.99 in the United States, $9 AUD in Australia, and £5.40 in the United Kingdom. | ||
===Four Swords Anniversary=== | ===Four Swords Anniversary Edition=== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords}} | ||
As part of the [[25th Anniversary]] of the Legend of Zelda, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' was re-released as '' | As part of the [[25th Anniversary]] of the Legend of Zelda, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' was re-released as the ''Four Swords Anniversary'' Edition. The game was available for free on the [[Nintendo DSi]]'s and the Nintendo 3DS' online software stores between September 28th, 2011 and February 20th, 2012. | ||
===The Legend of Zelda and Adventure of Link=== | ===The Legend of Zelda and Adventure of Link=== | ||
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===Zelda 3DS=== | ===Zelda 3DS=== | ||
{{Main|Zelda 3DS}} | {{Main|Zelda 3DS}} | ||
Not much is known as of yet about the upcoming Zelda title for the 3DS. | Not much is known as of yet about the upcoming Zelda title for the 3DS. Comments by Eiji Aonuma suggest that the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|Wind Waker]]'' art style could be used for an original Zelda title for the 3DS. | ||
==Zelda 25th Anniversary Nintendo 3DS== | ==Zelda 25th Anniversary 3DS Nintendo 3DS Bundle== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Nintendo 3DS Bundle}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Nintendo 3DS Bundle}} | ||
In November of 2011, it was announced that there would be a [[The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Nintendo 3DS Bundle]] released on November 24th, 2011 | In November of 2011, it was announced that there would be a [[The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Nintendo 3DS Bundle]] released on November 24th, 2011 in the United States. | ||
The bundle includes a special edition Zelda-theme Nintendo 3DS console, as well as a copy of ''Ocarina of Time 3D''. The bundle retailed for $199.99, but many retailers had the bundle available for $179.99 on day one to attracts customers into their stores on Black Friday.<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/11/best-buy-selling-mario-zelda-3ds-bundles-for-black-friday-bu/ Best Buy Selling Zelda 3DS Bundle for $179.99]</ref> | The bundle includes a special edition Zelda-theme Nintendo 3DS console, as well as a copy of ''Ocarina of Time 3D''. The bundle retailed for $199.99, but many retailers had the bundle available for $179.99 on day one to attracts customers into their stores on Black Friday.<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/11/best-buy-selling-mario-zelda-3ds-bundles-for-black-friday-bu/ Best Buy Selling Zelda 3DS Bundle for $179.99]</ref> | ||
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==Operation Moonfall== | ==Operation Moonfall== | ||
{{Main|Operation Moonfall}} | {{Main|Operation Moonfall}} | ||
There is a massive fan campaign | There is a massive fan campaign called [[Operation Moonfall]] which aims to force Nintendo to produce a remake of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' for the 3DS using assets from ''Ocarina of Time 3D''. The campaign has garnered the attention of Nintendo; currently the company is considering the remaking of either ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' or ''Majora's Mask''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== |
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