Nintendo Plan to Hold 3DS Promotional Events

Nintendo have seen recent drops in sales of their current handheld system, the Nintendo DS and could it now be a more lacklustre launch for the Nintendo 3DS? The new handheld will be missing the Christmas and New Year holiday periods in Japan, a time when shopping is at its most popular. Instead though, the 3DS will be hitting Japan in February, which isn’t a time when Japanese shoppers are known to buy as much. Nintendo President, Satoru Iwata has faith in the console though and believes it will sell well, especially with the help of planned worldwide promotional events.

The events announced by Nintendo, are designed to enable gamers try out the main feature of the handheld, the 3D screen. It was a concern for Nintendo back at E3, where the company admitted they would have a tough time promoting the 3D aspect and the company hope these events will conquer the problem. Satoru Iwata has also stressed the importance of seeing the 3DS first-hand.

Apart from one event announcement in Japan, there have been no other details revealed about other locations, as of yet. The first event announced will be held on January 8th, 9th and 10th at the Makuhari Messe, outside of Tokyo.