14 DAY TRIAL // Video game publisher and hardware developer has announced that the Nintendo 3DS based eShop and Internet browser have been again delayed, with the launch date for North America now being June 6 while those who own the new handheld in Japan and in Europe getting them one day later.
Initially, the eShop and the Internet browser were set to be launched at the same time as the device in all territories and then Nintendo pushed the date back for the end of May.
The eShop will allow those interested to download for the Nintendo 3DS video games that were released on previous Nintendo platforms and to get access to other content, like movie trailers that are delivering in three dimensions.
Those who own a DSi device will also be able to import their DSiWare content using the new service.
There are also new 3DSWare only titles like Rockman Dash 3 Prologue, which will cost 200 Yen on launch, and Peticom, for 800 Yen.
Older titles will be updated before they are launched via the eShop.
A statement from Nintendo reads: “By downloading the free update via a broadband internet connection, Nintendo 3DS users can enjoy a number of new features and enhancements including an internet browser and access to the Nintendo eShop, where users can browse and purchase downloadable content.”
The players who have picked up the Nintendo 3DS have been very vocal in asking for the eShop and the Internet browser to be launched as quickly as possible.
Their delay seems to fit into a wider theme of rushed launch dates for the Nintendo 3DS, which arrived in the middle of February in Japan and in late March in both North America and in Europe.
Initially, the new handheld managed impressive sales numbers in all territories, but its performance has since slowed down significantly.