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Australia - Nintendo announces Limited Edition The Legend of Zelda 25th Nintendo 3DS

by rawmeatcowboy
15 November 2011
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The Legend of Zelda is regarded as one of the most critically acclaimed video game series of all time. To celebrate its 25th anniversary and to mark this occasion, Nintendo is releasing a special 25th Anniversary limited edition* Nintendo 3DS system, marked with the Hyrule emblem and gold-coloured embellishments and will be available December 1

Nintendo 3DS is home to some great The Legend of Zelda games to help you celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Zelda, including...

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, fully remastered from the original Nintendo 64 title, this adventure is packed with stunning 3D graphics and visual delights for fans, both familiar with and new to the franchise. Explore vast landscapes, mythical temples, dungeons, towns and villages - all in 3D!

The Legend of Zelda Four Swords 25th Anniversary Edition - To celebrate The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary, Nintendo are offering this free Nintendo DSiWare download. Enjoy this version of the very first multiplayer Zelda game, Four Swords with up to four players at once. You have to rescue Princess Zelda, who has been kidnapped by the Great Wind Mage Vaati. But, you won't get anywhere unless you cooperate - help each other out to solve the mysteries and puzzles that await you. This free download is only available until February 20th 2012.

The Game Boy Color classic, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX is available now for download from Nintendo eShop. This handheld adventure sees Link shipwrecked on the mysterious Koholint Island. To return home, he must face a nightmarish new enemy and solve the riddle of the Wind Fish.

The following previously released Nintendo DS Zelda titles can also be played on Nintendo 3DS. The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks sets hero Link on a daring new adventure. Link voyages by train, which offers up new possibilities for problem-solving.

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - Link finds himself lost and alone in unknown seas. Featuring intuitive touch-screen controls and innovative puzzles offer new challenges for fans of the series and an easy-to-grasp introduction for beginners.

For more information on the anniversary celebrations, visit our dedicated The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary website!

* Available exclusively from EB Games while stocks last

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