wendellvan
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REDMOND, Wash., July 28, 2011 – Nintendo of America today announced plans to drop the suggested retail price of its portable Nintendo 3DS™ system to $169.99 in the United States, as new games based on some of the world's most beloved video game franchises head to the system. The new price, down from the suggested launch price of $249.99 and effective Aug. 12, makes an outstanding value even better and sets up a strong holiday season for the system.
"For anyone who was on the fence about buying a Nintendo 3DS, this is a huge motivation to buy now," said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "We are giving shoppers every incentive to pick up a Nintendo 3DS, from an amazing new price to a rapid-fire succession of great games."
Source: HERE
A frustration for those who availed the 3DS earlier and a good news for those planning to buy one. $80 price reduction is actually a big amount especially that 3DS has just come out. I believe that the price reduction of 3DS has something to do with the upcoming PS Vita. I got a feeling of intimidation coming from Nintendo.