GameStop have the Nintendo 3DS at hand for pre-ordering. However, no price has yet been set for it in the US. The story seems to be different depending on where you go- $50 was asked as a deposit in New York whereas only a $25 depost was requested in Arizona.

Those prices probably do not mean too much because either way, the console will need about $300 (estimate) as an exchange medium.

The Nintendo 3DS will begin shipping in Japan on January 26th. US and European gamers can expect the console in March.

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