Post-3DS Conference News from Nintendo

September 13th, 2011 by

Nintendo basically spent all night announcing more and more things, so here’s some extra info:

  • Metal Mario is a character in Mario Kart 7, not a power-up.
  • In Mario Kart 7, StreetPass is used to exchange ghost data and register online friends
  • Tanooki Leaf will also be an item in Mario Kart 7
  • The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition has been updated with a single-player mode similar to the one featured in the GameCube rendition of the game, but only with 2 Links
  • In Super Mario 3D Land, the gyro will be used to scan for hidden items
  • The circle pad dock thingy (pictured above) comes out Dec. 10th in Japan and will cost the equivalent of $20 US
  • The circle pad requires one AAA battery to work, will also be bundled with Monster Hunter 3G
  • Circle pad attachment compatible with: Monster Hunter 3G, Resident Evil Revelations, Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D, Ace Combat 3D Cross Rumble, Dynasty Warriors VS, and Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance]
  • Animal Crossing 3DS lets you gussy-up the outside of your house in addition to the inside