A Handful of Major Best Buy 3DS Midnight Launch Events
Posted on March 23 2011 by Nathanial Rumphol-Janc
Three-and-a-half days to the 3DS launch, and Nintendo has just released info on a few of the bigger Best Buy 3DS midnight launch events taking place here in the States. They’re taking their launch events quite seriously of late – there’ll be tons of free giveaways, including carrying cases for the first batch of customers, as well as t-shirts and cinch bags. Of course, the New York event promises to be the biggest and the best, and only a few major cities are getting this kind of live, but still, it’s much better than anything we got for the Wii.
Part of me is a little bitter that Zelda never seems to get quite this much love, but then Zelda is nowhere near the goldmine that Mario, Pokémon, and Nintendo’s recent consoles and handhelds have proven to be. Still, maybe if Nintendo treated it more like a goldmine it’d perform accordingly. Give it the love, care, and pure marketing muscle and it’ll surely grow up and accomplish great things. Here’s hoping that once the Zelda anniversary celebratory shenanigans kick off there’ll be plenty for us to get excited about.
For now, though, we have the 3DS launch to think about. Check out the list of launch locations below. Rejoice if you’re nearby and lament if you’re not.
Nintendo 3DS Launch Event at Best Buy
Sat. 3/26—Sun. 3/27
Celebrate the arrival of glasses-free 3D gaming with Nintendo 3DS midnight launch events nationwide. Visit one of ten participating Best Buy stores, and join fellow Nintendo fans in the launch party line for hands-on demo experiences and other entertainment while you wait. Early birds on line will even get the chance to walk away with some exciting additional goodies and prizes once Nintendo 3DS systems go on sale at midnight (while supplies last). Read below for more details on each launch event.
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New York, NY
Union Square
52 E 14th St #64
New York, NY 10003-4140
Nintendo 3DS Launch Day Activities
NYC Union Square Launch Event – 12PM – 2AM:
- Get hands-on time with a Nintendo 3DS system
- First 300 purchasers in line at Best Buy get a free Nintendo 3DS carrying case
- Free giveaways to fans in line include cinch saks, t-shirts, beanies, and more (while supplies last)
- Food trucks serving treats, DJ & live music performances, and more
Fairless Hill, PA
310 Commerce Blvd.
The Court at Oxford Valley
Fairless Hills, PA 19030-1024
Event Time – 10PM – 1AM:
- Get a chance to go hands-on with a Nintendo 3DS system
- First 25 purchasers in line get a Nintendo 3DS carrying case
- Free giveaways include Nintendo 3DS cinch saks and t-shirts (while supplies last)
- Musical entertainment from radio stations in the area
Westbury, NY
1100 Old Country Rd
Westbury, NY 11590-5625
Event Time – 10PM – 1AM:
- Get a chance to go hands-on with a Nintendo 3DS system
- First 25 purchasers in line get a Nintendo 3DS carrying case
- Free giveaways include Nintendo 3DS cinch saks and t-shirts (while supplies last)
- Musical entertainment from radio stations in the area
Downers Grove, IL
1432 Butterfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60515-1031
Event Time – 10PM – 1AM:
- Get a chance to go hands-on with a Nintendo 3DS system
- First 25 purchasers in line get a Nintendo 3DS carrying case
- Free giveaways include Nintendo 3DS cinch saks and t-shirts (while supplies last)
- Musical entertainment from radio stations in the area
West Hollywood, CA
1015 N LA Brea Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90038-2323
Event Time – 10PM – 1AM:
- Get a chance to go hands-on with a Nintendo 3DS system
- First 25 purchasers in line get a Nintendo 3DS carrying case
- Free giveaways include Nintendo 3DS cinch saks and t-shirts (while supplies last)
- Musical entertainment from radio stations in the area
Richfield, MN
1000 West 78th St
Richfield, MN 55423-3912
Event Time – 10PM – 1AM:
- Get a chance to go hands-on with a Nintendo 3DS system
- First 25 purchasers in line get a Nintendo 3DS carrying case
- Free giveaways include Nintendo 3DS cinch saks and t-shirts (while supplies last)
- Musical entertainment from radio stations in the area
San Francisco, CA
1717 Harrison St
San Francisco, CA 94103-4226
Event Time – 10PM – 1AM:
- Get a chance to go hands-on with a Nintendo 3DS system
- First 25 purchasers in line get a Nintendo 3DS carrying case
- Free giveaways include Nintendo 3DS cinch saks and t-shirts (while supplies last)
- Musical entertainment from radio stations in the area
Bellevue, WA
457 120th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98005-3062
Event Time – 10PM – 1AM:
- Get a chance to go hands-on with a Nintendo 3DS system
- First 25 purchasers in line get a Nintendo 3DS carrying case
- Free giveaways include Nintendo 3DS cinch saks and t-shirts (while supplies last)
- Musical entertainment from radio stations in the area
Miami, FL
8450 S Dixie Hwy
Dadeland Station
Miami, FL 33143-7804
Event Time – 10PM – 1AM:
- Get a chance to go hands-on with a Nintendo 3DS system
- First 25 purchasers in line get a Nintendo 3DS carrying case
- Free giveaways include Nintendo 3DS cinch saks and t-shirts (while supplies last)
- Musical entertainment from radio stations in the area
Houston, TX
5133 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77056-6701
Event Time – 10PM – 1AM:
- Get a chance to go hands-on with a Nintendo 3DS system
- First 25 purchasers in line get a Nintendo 3DS carrying case
- Free giveaways include Nintendo 3DS cinch saks and t-shirts (while supplies last)
- Musical entertainment from radio stations in the area
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