Nintendo of America will permanently cut the prices of five3DS games, the firm announced Monday. Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D will now be available at retail and on the Nintendo eShop for $29.99 each. The first three games are also the system's three best-selling games in the U.S.: each has sold more than 2.15 million physical and digital units combined. The standard price of a new 3DS title is $39.99 at retail and on the eShop.
Nintendo announced in January that 3DS sales had topped 11.5 million units across the U.S., including 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS.
More than 16 million combined packaged and digital 3DS games were sold in 2013, an increase of more than 45 per cent over 2012's total, according to Nintendo of America.
"Nintendo 3DS is a powerhouse with games and experiences that appeal to all kinds of players," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales and marketing.
"We're not slowing down in 2014. With more games featuring fan-favorite franchises on the way, the best days of Nintendo 3DS are still to come."