Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. That was of the older 3DS though and while it filled my nerdy ...

Japan will forever get better video game-related swag than we do. It's fact. There's no point in disputing it. The latest Nintendo Direct (at least Nintendo's home Japanese division) proves this fact ...

Nintendo has begun taking pre-orders for its Super Famicom Edition New 3DS XL and Fire Emblem Fates Edition New 3DS XL in Japan. Pre-orders for both special editions will be accepted until April 27 at ...

If you're yet to get around to watching the Japanese Nintendo Direct, it's worth taking a look. Much of it is either the same as in the West or focusing on titles long established outside of Japan ...

Back in early March the Nintendo Direct in Japan unveiled a rather lovely Super Famicom New Nintendo 3DS LL (or XL, as it is in the West), which does a fine job of recreating the 16-bit gem's console ...

Nintendo of Japan had an announcement during its version of today's Nintendo Direct that didn't show up during the North American broadcast: The company is releasing a Super Famicom-themed limited ...

I have a weakness for the Famicom colour scheme. That bold crimson, the slightly tacky gold, it’s an 80s Chinese restaurant, bad hotel lobby and classic Nintendo console, all rolled into two tones.

Nintendo formally announced plans to re-release Nintendo or Famicom games on the Nintendo eShop. By the end of this year, users will be able to download Famicom games to their 3DS console with extra ...

Remember how Japan is getting a Super Famicom-themed New 3DS XL? Well prepare to feel even more jealous when you see its box art. Given the Japanese association (the Super Famicom became the Super ...

Back in July, Nintendo announced it was dropping the 3DS’s price from US$250 to $170. To make it up to those who shelled out full price, Nintendo launched its 3DS “ambassador program”, The program ...

Japan is getting another style of New 3DS XL based on one of Nintendo's classic consoles. Nintendo revealed the unique model during the latest Japanese Nintendo Direct and posted a photo on Twitter.

The above is a look at the Super Famicom Edition New 3DS XL, which goes for 21,600 yen plus 514 yen for shipping. It includes the hardware, stylus, 4GB microSDHC memory card, AR cards, starter guide, ...