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Nintendo has announced it is partnering with HMV to officially launch its Nintendo 3DS system.
HMV’s London flagship store at 150 Oxford Street will host the official UK retail launch event, and will be one of 100 HMV stores around the country that will open specially at midnight. HMV’s LiverpoolOne superstore will be the focus of a major regional launch outside of the capital.
As part of the special launch night celebrations Nintendo will also stage an exclusive VIP event at London’s Old Billingsgate for 2,000 guests, which will be hosted by comedian Russell Kane and will feature live performances from BRITs winner Plan B, rock band Hadouken, dance act ‘DJ Yoda’ and girl band ‘Parade’.
Games enthusiasts attending the midnight launch at HMV Oxford Street will not only be among the first in the UK to get their hands on their very own Nintendo 3DS, but the first 500 to purchase the console will each be able to claim a free 3DS game of their choice.
Fans attending the official launch will receive a special commemorative launch-night pack containing numerous Nintendo rewards, including a space blanket to keep them warm whilst queuing, a limited edition launch t-shirt and an exclusive Nintendo 3DS launch edition of Official Nintendo Magazine (whilst stocks last).
Attendees will also be in with a chance of taking to the stage to demonstrate their skills on Street Fighter IV and Pro Evolution Soccer in live head-to-head battles.
Tickets for the VIP event at Old Billingsgate will be released to all UK Club Nintendo members via e-mail from today – by responding to that e-mail, Club Nintendo members are then entered into a draw to win tickets. Entrants have until March 11 to respond to the Club Nintendo e-mail and register their interest and winners will be notified by March 14 if they have been lucky enough to win tickets.
Tickets will also be available through competitions on XFM radio station and in the Metro newspaper from March 14. Fifty pairs of tickets will additionally be available to members of HMV’s purehmv loyalty programme.
You can find a list of MHV stores opening at midnight at HMV.com.
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