A Handful of Major Best Buy 3DS Midnight Launch Events

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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