Gotta catch ’em all (on the cheap, of course).
In a video game era dominated by the new X-Box One and the Playstation Four (not to mention the tablets that have moved into the market), Nintendo continues to compete on the strength of its brand characters. Mario, Link, Samus, and more keep the oldest company of the bunch in the game. The other wildcard Nintendo has in play that has spurred much of the success of its handheld gaming systems is the Pokemon franchise.
If you were a kid when the Pokemon games first came out in America, we probably just brought a smile to your face. If you weren’t, well, you’ve at least heard of Pokemon. Years later, these games are still top-sellers. The newest versions, Pokemon X and Y (most of the colors have been taken now), were the best-selling Nintendo 3DS games in 2013. Between now and March 31, you can download one of these new Pokemon games for FREE with an exclusive offer from Nintendo.
If you purchase a portable Nintendo 2DS, 3Ds, or 3DS XL System and a qualifying game (and then register both) before the end of the month, you’ll be given a FREE download code to bring either Pokemon X or Y to the DS system you just bought. If all this tech-talk is going over your head, ask any kid in your life with an upcoming birthday and you’ll be his or her new favorite relative. Finally, click here to check the list of qualifying games so you make sure the one you buy is on the list.
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