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Nintendo of America addresses lack of non-XL New 3DS systems, bundled chargers
Yesterday's announcement of a North American release date for the New Nintendo 3DS XL left a few unanswered questions for fans looking forward to the platform's non-XL hardware variant. Today, Nintendo addressed those concerns.
Amazon offers PS4, camera and two games for under $450
Black Friday is now a distant memory, but it's not too late to score a solid deal on a current-gen console in the days leading up to Christmas. Amazon is currently selling a PlayStation 4 hardware bundle that includes a PlayStation camera and two additional games for $440.99. Along with the hardware on offer, buyers will also receive a digital copy of The Last of Us Remastered and a code for their choice of one of four additional games. Eligible titles include Destiny, NBA 2K15, Far Cry 4, and LittleBigPlanet 3. If you're looking for a similar deal on the Glacier White PlayStation 4 Destiny Bundle, Best Buy is offering a free copy of Killzone Shadow Fall with the $399.99 package this week. [Image: Sony]
Microsoft Store offers free games with Xbox One bundles
Microsoft is offering up free copies of retail Xbox One games for shoppers who pick up one of three available Xbox One console bundles via the online Microsoft Store. Eligible packages include the Assassin's Creed Unity bundle ($349), the Assassin's Creed Unity Kinect bundle ($449.99), and the refurbished Xbox One Kinect bundle ($399.99). To receive the offer, just add any eligible bundle to your shopping cart at the Microsoft Store. Buyers are then prompted to add any retail Xbox One game to their shopping cart free of charge, including recent releases like Sunset Overdrive, Grand Theft Auto 5, and Dragon Age: Inquisition. [Image: Microsoft]
Far Cry 4 nets PS4, PS3 hardware bundles in Europe
Ubisoft revealed today that it has a pair of PlayStation hardware bundles in the works for players who want to pick up a new console alongside the latest entry in its Far Cry series later this year. Far Cry 4 will be included with new PlayStation 3 and PS4 hardware bundles launching in the UK in November. Currently, these special edition packages have only been announced for Europe; Ubisoft has not revealed plans to release equivalent hardware bundles in North America. Far Cry 4 debuts worldwide on November 18. A new trailer showcasing a lovely breakfast with antagonist Pagan Min premiered earlier today. [Image: Ubisoft]
The Last of Us Remastered PS4 bundle headed to Canada
Our brothers and sisters to the north will soon have extra incentive to pick up a PlayStation 4, as Sony announced that it will ship a The Last of Us Remastered-themed PS4 hardware bundle in Canada this week. The package includes a PlayStation 4 console, a DualShock 4 controller, and a digital copy of The Last of Us Remastered for $449.99 CAD. Non-bundled PlayStation 4 consoles retail for $449.99 CAD following a region-wide price increase earlier this year, giving the bundle added value over a standalone console purchase. The Last of Us Remastered PS4 hardware bundle will hit Canadian retailers on July 29. A similar bundle is also slated to launch in Europe and Japan. [Image: Sony]
Luigi finally gets his own 3DS bundle in this, the year of Luigi
As we close out the honored, seemingly endless Year of Luigi, Nintendo has one more gift planned for Mario's lanky brother. A Cobalt Blue Nintendo 3DS with a preinstalled copy of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon will hit store shelves on November 28 for $169.99. The Cobalt Blue color scheme -- a deeper shade than the platform's Aqua Blue launch model -- is a favorite among 3DS software bundles, having been introduced in a Fire Emblem: Awakening package deal but never released as a standalone product in North America. Luigi himself inspired a fan-made Nintendo 2DS mod last month, which was later auctioned off for charity. Of course, it might be more appropriately festive if the 3DS included in the Dark Moon bundle was colored green, but eh, what are you gonna do? Luigi's year is almost up, and maybe Nintendo's getting tired of him strutting around like he owns the place.
Canada nets exclusive icy blue PlayStation 3, NHL 14 bundle
Canadians love hockey. It's more than a stereotype; it's a market-exploitable fact. Sony plans to capitalize on our northern pals' love of icy sports with a region-exclusive PlayStation 3 bundle that includes a copy of EA Sports' hockey sim NHL 14. The package includes an Azurite-blue super slim PS3 console with a 250GB hard drive, along with a matching DualShock 3 controller for an MSRP of $249.99. The package will hit EB Games Canada first, and will ship to other Canadian retailers starting in mid-November.
Assassin's Creed 3 getting its own PS3 hardware bundle, comes with 'special DLC'
What is "special" DLC? We're not quite sure, but that's what'll come with the Assassin's Creed 3 PlayStation 3 hardware bundle when it launches alongside the game this October. We're also not sure how much it'll cost, but we do know what it looks like. It ... uh ... looks like a PlayStation 3. More info as we get it!
New PS3 hardware update in Japan; Xillia bundle comes with new model
Nope, you still won't get an HDMI cable in the box with new PlayStation 3 hardware that arrives this September in Japan, but you will get a "charcoal black" console with decreased power consumption, a lightened chassis, and a 320GB HDD. Thrillingly named the "CECH-3000B," the new model was announced by Sony of Japan this past weekend, alongside the opening of an official website (once a retailer had outed it). Apparently a handful of visual changes have been made to the system as well, specifically applying to the power and eject buttons, but the changes aren't obvious in images released thus far. The console by itself will run ¥34,980 ($435.56), and a 160GB version of the new model will ship with a previously announced Tales of Xillia bundle this September. It should also be noted that the Tales of Xillia model is ¥37,980 ($470) and looks way, way sweeter.
God of War: Ghost of Sparta coming Nov. 2 alongside PSP hardware bundle
Your next chance to brutally eviscerate mythological beasts without eliciting the concern of your peers will come on November 2, when Ready at Dawn's second handheld Kratosian adventure, God of War: Ghost of Sparta, hits U.S. store shelves. The PlayStation.Blog mentions the game's arrival as "just in time for the holidays" -- we assume they're talking about Thanksgiving, which, much like God of War's ashy protagonist, places a heavy emphasis on carving. Also announced were the game's pre-order bonuses, which include PSP and PS3 Themes and Avatars, the game's soundtrack, an in-game "Legionnaire Skin" and a video roundtable of the game's creative directors. In addition, a Ghost of Sparta PSP bundle will launch alongside the game, which comes with a red and black PSP-3000, a copy of the game, a download voucher for Chains of Olympus, Kick-Ass on UMD and a 2GB Memory Stick Pro Duo. It is, quite possibly, the most violent thing upon which you could ever spend $199.99.
Shock! New Xbox Elite bundle with Halo 3, Fable II [Update]
Today, Microsoft revealed a new Xbox 360 Elite bundle headed to store shelves this May. The Xbox 360 Game of the Year bundle includes the little-known online shooter called Halo 3 and Joystiq's 2008 game of the year pick, Fable II. The M-rated bundle is priced at $399, making the two million-plus unit selling pack-in titles free of charge.Those of you keeping score at home will remember rumors of an elite bundle, which was set to include the two Microsoft Game Studios powerhouse titles, had been floating around the web earlier this month. Microsoft, continuing a long history of totally being able to keep a secret, confirmed the bundle today via Major Nelson's blog.Update: Major Nelson has clarified this bundle will be available in all regions where Xbox 360 is sold, except those in Europe.
Special edition FFVII PS3 revealed, FFXIII demo dated
So there are more PS3 units with special markings coming out. The release of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete on April 16 will usher in this new 160GB bundle in Japan. The new unit will be bundled with the reworked and extended film from Square Enix, which will also include a demo for Final Fantasy XIII. Alongside the hardware bundle, Advent Children Complete will see release in two other packages: the movie with the FFXIII demo, and the movie without it. The film will include English voiceovers, so those looking to import won't miss a beat. There's still no word of a release date outside Japan and whether the bonus demo would appear in worldwide releases of the film. Here's a breakdown of the three packages and their prices: ¥49,980 [$550] - 160GB PS3 with Cloud wolf logo and copy of ACC ¥5,900 [$65] - Advent Children Complete with demo ¥4,900 [$54] - Advent Children Complete without demo
