Nintendo 3DS 'Flame Red' model lights up September

The Nintendo 3DS will be available in a hot new Flame Red colour scheme from September 9 at the sizzling new price of $169.99.

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If an $80 price cut isn't enough to tempt you into buying a Nintendo 3DS, how about a sassy new colour? The handheld will be available in scorching 'Flame Red' in North America from September 9, Nintendo announced today, joining Cosmo Black and Aqua Blue in the elemental lineup.

As the 3DS price cut goes into effect on August 12, the Flame Red model won't burn your fingers, launching at the new price of $169.99. If you fancy picking up a hot game alongside the searing new 3DS, Nintendo points out that it roars into stores on the same day as Star Fox 64 3D.

As I have ably demonstrated, it's all too tempting to break out the fire puns with such a story, and Nintendo's press release couldn't resist either. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime had a good go, saying, "Nintendo 3DS is poised to be on fire for the holidays, with its new suggested retail price, great games and our new Flame Red color."

Retailer Target was a little more reserved, joining in but only offering a lukewarm pun. "The new, lower Nintendo 3DS price combined with a hot new color and big-name games will entice even more Target guests to get their hands on this first-of-its-kind 3D gaming experience," vice president of merchandising Nik Nayar said.

Puns, people. They're what makes the video games media go round.

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    August 10, 2011 9:45 AM

    Alice O'Connor posted a new article, Nintendo 3DS 'Flame Red' model lights up September.

    The Nintendo 3DS will be available in a hot new Flame Red colour scheme from September 9 at the sizzling new price of $169.99.

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      August 10, 2011 10:22 AM

      I want more than just a spray paint job :(

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      August 10, 2011 10:43 AM

      now you're doing ads for nintendo? really?

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        August 10, 2011 10:55 AM

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        August 10, 2011 10:59 AM

        it's a product announcement not an ad. Are you able to see the difference? Anterior surfacer >:(

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        August 10, 2011 2:09 PM

        Gosh, am I? Would you happen to know when my cheque will arrive? Mummy needs a new pair of screens, namely two larger-than-ever screens on a Nintendo 3DS, specifically the smoking red hot new Flame Red model blazing a trail to stores on September 16 sizzle crackle roar burn fire.

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          August 10, 2011 4:37 PM

          Is polygamy legal in Britain because based on this post my wife will want to marry you

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      August 10, 2011 1:15 PM

      Man, I wish I had the money to buy a 3DS right now, I'd love to be able to get the lower price AND get in on the Ambassador program.

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      August 10, 2011 3:04 PM

      I still prefer the blue one.

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      August 10, 2011 3:48 PM

      looks like an ad to me

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      August 10, 2011 3:52 PM

      any word on a european lauch of this? Price comes down Friday in the uk but will wait if red is coming!

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