by J.C. Marquez Wednesday 10th September 2014

3DS XL Gets A ‘Smash Bros.’ and NES Makeover

While millions of Smash Bros. watched with envy as Japanese 3DS owners stream video of the Smash Bros. for 3DS demo, Nintendo of America has announced added not one, not two, but three more limited edition 3DS XL systems to join the Persona Q-themed 3DS XL arriving later this year.

With a dozen Smash Bros. characters gracing the surface, the Smash Bros.-themed 3DS XL system (available in either red or blue) goes on sale Friday, September 19. Both versions have the exact same design, so it only comes down to color preference. The system will retail for $199.99 (Smash Bros. for 3DS sold separately).

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Additionally, Nintendo also announced yet another limited edition 3DS XL system–this one modeled after the Nintendo Entertainment System. Not only is does this version tout the classic grey, black, and red color palate, but just look at the packaging! No doubt collectors will snatch this baby up in a heartbeat. This will also retail for $199.99 and will go sale October 10.

NESSource: Nintendo Press Release September 10, 2014