Nintendo reveals price cuts for some popular 3DS games

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 14, 2014

News: Some of the most popular 3DS games available will be receiving price cuts beginning on April 22.

Nintendo has revealed that five Nintendo 3DS games are getting price cuts, including the top three best selling 3DS games of all time. Together these five games have sold more than 9 million combined physical and digital units in the United States alone.

Starting April 22, Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D will be available in the Nintendo eShop on and in retail stores for $29.99.

In order, Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land and New Super Mario Bros. 2 represent the top three best-selling Nintendo 3DS games of all time in the United States – each one has sold more than 2.15 million physical and digital units in the U.S. alone. All five of the newly discounted games star classic Nintendo characters and franchises, and their strong sales over time demonstrate the longevity of Nintendo’s games. The games make great gifts, engaging entertainment for families and other spring break travelers, or just a way to introduce kids to the fun of video games.

Will you pick up any of these 3DS games at this cheaper price? Let us know below.