How To: Download Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Games

So you bought a Nintendo 3DS prior to the price drop, and you have been patiently waiting for the Ambassador Program to go live. Well, the wait is finally over! That’s right, you can download all ten of the first batch of Ambassador games right now. Full details on what titles are available and how to download them are below. What are you waiting for?!

Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Games

• Super Mario Bros.
• Metroid
• The Legend of Zelda
• Wrecking Crew
• NES Open Tournament Golf
• Donkey Kong Jr.
• Balloon Fight
• Ice Climber
• Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
• Yoshi
• Ambassador Certificate

How to Download 3DS Ambassador Games

• Turn on your 3DS system.
• Make sure you are a part of the Ambassador Program, otherwise these games won’t show up for you. This can be done by entering the Nintendo eShop and heading to the “News” hub on the left. If you see an article titled “Ambassador Program Update” at the top, you’re good to go! You can also check your Ambassador status online by visiting THIS SITE.
• Also note that you must be connected to the internet to download games from the eShop. Your connection availability can be viewed in the top left corner of the top screen on the 3DS.
• Now that you know you are connected, and indeed a recipient of these games, go back to the main menu of the eShop.
• Tap “Menu” in the top left hand corner of the bottom screen. This will create a small pop up. Scroll down the list and tap on “Settings/Other.”
• This will take you to your handheld’s History. Scroll down a bit and tap on “Your Downloads.” Here, you will see every game and application you have downloaded onto your device.
• Scroll down the list a bit and you should come across the ten games mentioned above. There’s no way to queue all of the downloads up, so you’ll have to do each game manually. Free is never easy! 😉
• Find the titles you want to download and tap “Redownload.” Then select “Download.” Now the eShop will start to download the game(s) to your 3DS. Be sure to get the Ambassador Certificate as well, as it allows you to sign up for future notifications. You are still waiting on those ten free GBA games, afterall!
• Once you are finished downloading them, the ten titles will appear on your 3DS home screen. So press the Home button and there you go! Ten new games to revisit. Enjoy!

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Bundle Revealed

Nintendo originally announced plans for a golden Wii remote and the Zelda Symphony Tour at E3 2011, in celebration of the series’ 25th anniversary, as well the launch of the newest iteration, Skyward Sword. Nintendo today announced official details for the Skyward Sword bundle, which includes: a copy of the game, a gold Wii remote, and a special music CD that contains a selection of songs from the concert tour. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will be released on November 20th, 2011. Full details can be found below.

“Nintendo has something for you this fall, no matter what type of gamer you are, no matter what Nintendo system you’re playing,” said Moffitt. “Whether you’re looking for a world-spanning epic like The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, the pick-up-and-play puzzle fun of Tetris: Axis or the mind-bending adventure of Professor Layton and the Last Specter, we’ve got you covered.”

The limited-edition gold controller bundle for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will be offered at a suggested retail price of $69.99. The game will also be sold separately at a suggested retail price of $49.99, though the gold controller will only be available as part of the special bundle. As an additional 25^th anniversary treat for fans who purchase the game early, every copy in the initial production, whether sold by itself or as a part of the limited-edition bundle, will come with a free CD featuring select orchestral arrangements of iconic music spanning the history of the franchise which will be performed at The Legend of Zelda 25^th Anniversary Symphony Concert performances in October 2011. For more information about The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, visit http://www.zelda.com/skywardsword.

Club Nintendo Extends Ocarina of Time 3D Offer

For the past few days, Club Nintendo representatives have been overwhelmed with a high volume of phone calls and emails. So what is all the fuss about, you ask? June 19th brought the release of Nintendo’s latest big title The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. Club Nintendo members who registered the code inside the game were granted a copy of a special soundtrack that was created specifically for the game’s launch. Unfortunately, the process did not go as planned, and many gamers were upset that they might have missed out on grabbing what is sure to become a collector’s item. After a few failed attempts at solving the problem, Club Nintendo has finally met fans at a middle ground: anyone who registers the game right now will receive a copy of the CD. But there is one catch: the CD is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Club Nintendo is free for all users, so get to registering right now!

More details here: http://tinyurl.com/3ppnsyl