Nintendo 3DS owners given reason to cheer after big E3 2017 no-show

Nintendo has good news for 3DS owners looking for some new games.

The Nintendo 3DS played second fiddle to the Nintendo Switch during E3, as new game announcements were saved for the Nintendo Treehouse.

However, Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime said that the console continues to play an important part in the company’s plans.

“The way we continue to make Nintendo 3DS vibrant as a platform is first we continue to innovate from form factor standpoint,” he told IGN.

“So the New 2DS XL is just the latest for us in having form factor innovation.

“We know colours are a key differentiator, consumers love the variety of different colours. And also the larger screen and the different form factor in the 2DS family, we think is a going to drive and continue to drive the 3DS platform.”

As for games, fans can expect new releases well into 2018.

“We’re going to continue to bring new content,” he continued. “And that’s what’s going to keep this device vibrant and keep it going well into 2018 and beyond.”

Ultimately, the company wants as many games on as many consoles as possible.

“In the end, what we want is we want the consumer to call it their device, right?

“Their preferred gaming device that they can play fantastic Zelda, Mario, third-party content, all of their favourite franchises brought to life on the platform. That’s what we want. And we’re greedy and we want Nintendo 3DS right alongside it.”

Speaking of the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo recently announced plans to remake Metroid 2: Return of Samus for the console.

Completely rebuilt from the ground-up, the Metroid 3DS remake has even been given a September 15 release date.

“Metroid: Samus Returns is a modern reimagining of the 1992 Game Boy adventure Metroid II: Return of Samus,” reads a Nintendo blog post.

“Intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran’s arsenal has been enhanced with new moves and abilities such as the powerful Melee Counter, 360-degree Free Aim Mode, and mysterious Aeion Abilities, and this action-packed, side-scrolling shooter has been completely remade with engaging and immersive 3D visuals and a rich, atmospheric colour palette.”