If you’re looking for ways to entertain their children without splashing the cash, have you ever thought of checking out the free demo games that are available for your child’s DS. This is a great way to get something new for them to play, and see which games are best for them without making a commitment to buy straight away. The novelty of having access to so many new games will definitely keep them occupied for a while!
There are over 100 Nintendo 3DS titles available to demo through the Nintendo eShop! (Games are suitable for Nintendo 3DS family systems which includes Nintendo 2DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL)
The demos have something to suit every taste, and will give players the chance to battle and brawl in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, catch Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, hang out with friends in Tomodachi Life or even feed, pet and dress animals with nintendogs + cats. In addition, several free-to-start games** – including Pokémon Rumble World, Fullblox, IRONFALL Invasion, Steel Diver: Sub Wars and Nintendo Badge Arcade – will open up whole new worlds for players, providing them with the chance to take on completely new challenges and even uncover something unexpected.
How to find the Nintendo eShop?
Nintendo eShop can be found on the HOME Menu of any Nintendo 3DS family system – just look for the orange shopping bag
Watch these video to see some of the free demo games that are available
Which one would your kids like to play first? Mine are keen to check out Pokemon Rumble World
** Includes optional in-game purchases. Wireless internet connection required. The registration of Nintendo Network ID and acceptance of the network related terms and privacy policies required.
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My daughter has a 3DS but we’ve never ventured into the Nintendo store, I’ll have to see which of the games she’d like to download first.
Love the ds. A good idea to enjoy demos before buying. My favourite games are Professor Latin.