New Games Starring Mario, Yoshi and Pikmin Coming to Nintendo 3DS in 2017

The Nintendo 3DS kicks off 2017 with the debut of a Pikachu-themed New Nintendo 3DS XL system, new games, the introduction of new amiibo cards, and discounts on many popular games.

• Pikachu Yellow Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL: On February 24th, a new design for the New Nintendo 3DS XL hardware will hit store shelves. The yellow system sports a drawing of popular Pokémon Pikachu on the cover and will be available at a SRP of $239.99 CAD.
• Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World: The Nintendo 3DS version of the Wii U game launches on February 3rd, alongside the new Yarn Poochy amiibo figure, and includes even more features like stages you dash through as Poochy, a Craft Yoshi Editor for creative types and stop-motion animated videos starring Yoshi and Poochy. A free demo for Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World is now available to download in Nintendo eShop.
• Tank Troopers: Storm the battlefield in one of 36 customizable tanks in this tank warfare shooter exclusive to Nintendo eShop. The digital game supports up to six players battling against each other in teams or free-for-all in local multiplayer matches. Tank Troopers launches exclusively in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS on February 16th.
• Mario Sports Superstars: The game launches on March 24th and offers five full-featured sports like Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Baseball and, for the first time in a Mario sports game, Horse Racing. Each sport stars Mario and his friends (and enemies) from the Mushroom Kingdom and can be played in local or online multiplayer modes.
• New Mario Sports Superstars amiibo cards: By tapping one of these new amiibo character cards while playing Mario Sports Superstars, players will get a variety of bonuses. The Mario Sports Superstars amiibo cards can be purchased in blind packs of five (price TBD) starting on March 24th. For a limited time, the Mario Sports Superstars game will include one amiibo card packed in.
• Pikmin for Nintendo 3DS (name not final): The upcoming Pikmin game for Nintendo 3DS is a side-scrolling adventure that introduces new players to the Pikmin and their unique abilities, while challenging longtime fans to navigate a strange new world. Players play as Captain Olimar and tap the screen to throw Pikmin at enemies and objects, using the unique abilities of the Pikmin to solve puzzles, fend off aggressive wildlife and find objects as they navigate the world’s tiny harsh environment. The game launches exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS in 2017.
• More Games at a SRP of $29.99 CAD Each: The Nintendo 3DS games Kirby Triple Deluxe and Mario & Luigi: Dream Team are joining the Nintendo Selects lineup and will arrive in stores mid-February.