Super Mario 3D Land and 2 other titles become bargain buys for 3DS

A trio of classic Nintendo 3DS games have crossed over into the discount bin, hitting the $19.99 USD price point.

“For people that received a Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 2DS system as a holiday gift, these three games are ideal ways to start their gaming library,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We’re excited to offer these must-have games for a new, low price.”

Three musts

I’d say that is a pretty fair assessment of these three games. Super Mario 3D Land, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Ultimate NES Remix are all staples in the 3DS library. And now they’re all just twenty bucks each.

And of course, all three of these games are playable on any of the “DS” consoles. So whether you happen to have a 3DS or a 2DS, either will be fine. Just remember that you won’t be getting any “3D” effects on a 2DS.

Here’s what’s $19.99:

• In Super Mario 3D Land, players run, jump and power up with Mario through multiple colorful worlds. The game is a fun combination of 3D gameplay combined with the more traditional linear designs of classic 2D Super Mario games.
• Set in the world of the classic Super NES game The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds continues the adventure of the legendary hero of Hyrule. In this critically acclaimed tale, Link can transform into a living painting to cross into a dark parallel world, travel along walls and solve challenging puzzles.
• Fans who love retro games and the NES Classic Edition system will also love Ultimate NES Remix, which features rapid-fire challenges and mashups from some of the most recognizable games on the Nintendo Entertainment System. Players take on creative and nostalgic challenges from classic games like Super Mario Bros. 3, Metroid, The Legend of Zelda and Punch-Out!!