On May 20,, the suggested retail price of the portable Nintendo 2DS system drops to $79.99, down from the current suggested retail price of $99.99.

The Legend of Zelda returns to the series' roots and features an open-world design.

While details are still slim, Nintendo revealed today that it, currently, plans to launch its new NX console in March 2017.

Federal Judge Jed Rakoff in New York ruled that the Nintendo 3DS does not infringe a patent on 3D display technology originally asserted against Nintendo by plaintiffs Tomita Technologies USA, Inc. and Tomita Technologies International, Inc. in 2011.

Nintendo added five Wii/Wii U, one 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and one Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Star Fox Zero, Star Fox Guard, Blockara, DREAMALS, Pinball Arcade (Wii/WiiU), Pocket Card Jockey (NDSi/3DS/eShop), Mario Party DS (VC).

Nintendo is heading to PAX East from April 22 to April 24 with a ton of Wii U and 3DS games, as well as exciting activities like a Bravely Second: End Layer developer panel and photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite pink puffball, Kirby.

Nintendo added three Wii/Wii U, one 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and one Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Emojikara: A Clever Emoji Match Game, Epic Dumpster Bear, Super Robo Mouse (Wii/WiiU), Doll Fashion Atelier (NDSi/3DS/eShop), Game & Watch Gallery 4 (VC).

Nintendo added six Wii/Wii U, one 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and one Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Lovely Planet, Pokkén Tournament, 6-Hand Video Poker, Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony of Exidus, Now I Know My ABCs, Pixlcross (Wii/WiiU), Justice Chronicles (NDSi/3DS/eShop), Mario Super Sluggers (VC).

Nintendo added two Wii/Wii U, five 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and four Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Infinity Runner, Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut (Wii/WiiU), Hyrule Warriors Legends, Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in suburbs #1 Vol.2 / Vol. 3 / Vol. 4, Witch & Hero 2 (NDSi/3DS/eShop), Yoshi's Story, Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario Kart and EarthBound (VC).

Nintendo is headed to WonderCon in Los Angeles March 25-27 with a great collection of Wii U and 3DS games, including the first publicly playable version of Metroid Prime: Federation Force (3DS).

Nintendo added four Wii/Wii U, two 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and two  Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Pokkén Tournament, Mutant Mudds Super Challenge, Bird Mania Party, U Host (Wii/WiiU), Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Mutant Mudds Super Challenge (NDSi/3DS/eShop), Dig Dug II and City Connection (VC).

Nintendo added five Wii/Wii U, four 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and two  Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Star Ghost, Grumpy Reaper, Jewel Quest, Word Puzzles by POWGI (demo), Rhapsody - Music & Radio (Wii/WiiU), Blast 'Em Bunnies, Bravely Second: End Layer (demo), Word Puzzles by POWGI (demo), Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation DLC (NDSi/3DS/eShop), Mega Man Battle Network 6 Cybeast Falzar and Mega Man Battle Network 6 Cybeast Gregar (VC).

Nintendo added three Wii/Wii U, two 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and one  Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, Chasing Dead, Steel Rivals (Wii/WiiU), Parascientific Escape Cruise in the Distant Seas, The Hand of Panda (NDSi/3DS/eShop), and Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures (VC).

Starting on March 11, some of the most popular Wii U and 3DS games become a part of the Nintendo Selects program and will be available at a suggested retail price of only $19.99 each.

Nintendo added seven Wii/Wii U, five 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and five Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Minecraft: Wii U Edition, LEGO Marvel's Avengers (demo), 6180 the moon, Inside My Radio, Replay: VHS is not dead, Smart Adventures - Mission Math, Volcanic Field 2 (Wii/WiiU), Fire Emblem Fates DLC, Return to PopoloCrois: A Story Of Seasons Fairytale, Mega Man Legacy Collection, Sadame, Toy Defense (NDSi/3DS/eShop), and Pokémon Red / Blue / Yellow, Medabots AX: Metabee / Rokusho  (VC).

Nintendo added one Wii/Wii U, four 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and three Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Tap Tap Arcade (Wii/WiiU), Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright & Conquest, Fire Emblem Fates: Map Pack 1, Project X Zone 2, Musicverse: Electronic Keyboard (NDSi/3DS/eShop), and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos,Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones (VC).

Nintendo added six Wii/Wii U, two 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and three Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty, Word Puzzles by POWGI, Cutie Clash, Cutie Pets Go Fishing, Vector Assault (demo), Outside the Realm (Wii/WiiU), Petit Novel series - Harvest December (demo), Word Puzzles by POWGI (NDSi/3DS/eShop), and Big Brain Academy, Kuru Kuru Kururin, Polarium Advance (VC).

Nintendo added five Wii/Wii U, two 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and one Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Shutshimi, Super Smash Bros. DLC, FreezeME, Typoman (demo), Peg Solitaire (Wii/WiiU), Super Smash Bros. DLC, Alphadia  (NDSi/3DS/eShop), and Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition (VC).

Nintendo added five Wii/Wii U, six 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and one Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: LEGO Marvel's Avengers, Shadow Puppeteer, Joe's Diner, Level 22, Mini-Games Madness Volume #1 - Hello World (Wii/WiiU), Final Fantasy Explorers, LEGO Marvel's Avengers, Hello Kitty's Magic Apron, The Magic Hammer (demo), RV-7 My Drone, Crazy Train  (NDSi/3DS/eShop), and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (VC).

The Nintendo games launching in the first part of the year, such as The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (Wii U) or Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (3DS), are going to include some fun amiibo functionality and use a wide variety of different compatible amiibo figures.

Nintendo added four Wii/Wii U, three 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and one Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Near Earth Objects, Space Hulk,The Perplexing Orb, Wicked Monsters BLAST! HD+ (Wii/WiiU), Lionel City Builder 3D: Rise of the Rails, The Keep (demo),Slice It! (NDSi/3DS/eShop), and Metroid: Zero Mission (VC).

Nintendo added five Wii/Wii U, two 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and three Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Discovery, SDK Spriter (demo), Bigley's Revenge, Avoider, Tabletop Gallery (Wii/WiiU), Ocean Runner, My Pets (NDSi/3DS/eShop), and Hogan's Alley, The Adventures of Bayoo Billy, Wild Gunman (VC).

Nintendo has prevailed in a patent case in Seattle federal court concerning the company’s Mii characters. Judge Richard A. Jones found that U.S. Patent No. 8,005,303, which relates to ways of storing police sketch-artist data, was invalid.

Nintendo added two Wii/Wii U, five 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and one Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Xenoblade Chronicles X, Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends (Wii/WiiU), Pokémon Picross, Fantasy Pirates (demo), Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends, Dementium Remastered, The Mysterious Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (NDSi/3DS/eShop), and Trauma Team (VC).

Nintendo added four Wii/Wii U, five 3DS/NDSi/eShop, and one Virtual console title to the Shop Channels Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, Typoman, ZaciSa's Last Stand (demo), Lucentek - Activate, Totem Topple (Wii/WiiU), Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, Family Fishing, I Love My Pony (NDSi/3DS/eShop), and Super Street Fighter II Turbo Revival (VC).