Apparently Nintendo has already put the ten free NES games for the Nintendo 3DS. All you need to do to claim your ten free NES games is scroll to your ‘Settings/Other” and then click “Titles You’ve Downloaded”. The ten free NES games will be included in that list. Let me know in the comments if it has worked for you!
Not in Europe. :/
In North America: access the eShop, scroll all the way to the left and open “Settings/Other”, click “your downloads” scroll down to what games you want and download. I’ve already the 10 games and the certificate. and it’s working fine. Just thought everyone would want to know.
What really sucks is after you download one you get booted back to the start and have to go through menus screens again to get another one. It’s time consuming.
Yeah that is kind of a pain. But, I was able to download everything in less than 15 minutes. Considering I’m back to college this week, I have a lot more on my plate to complain about than this; and we’re getting them a day earlier and other regions aren’t, I can’t say the literal extra minute it took me is that big of a deal.
To YOU, it’s not, to me, and many other people including a few I know personally, it is.
You have every right to not complain and worry about it, just as I have every right TO complain.
Yeah, we understand, YOU have the right to complain, but it’s something that’s completely petty. What else did you have to do that the extra 15 minutes ruined your day?
My apologies if I offended you. It’s just that a lot of posts have implied that it’s taking a long time because of the three extra buttons you have to push per game download. What I mean is most regions don’t even have the ability to download them yet, hence the reason why I said, why would anyone complain about that, when everyone worldwide would have to do the same thing. Only they don’t get it today like us. I feel fortunate.
We people in the U.k. don’t have it yet so I can complain can’t I ?
Plus, how does someone have the time to play video games if they don’t have the time to download them? It’s like if someone had an extra 10 hours a week to play games, but they didn’t have the time to go to the store to buy them. I guess that logic doesn’t make sense to me.
were is it
it’s a shame Nintendo Zone doesn’t work in Europe
do you no me
mine didn’t even WORK!
Do you have to have Nintendo e-shop to work
Yes I think you do. the option is in the software
that didnt work…i dont have any fre games or videos in there
can i get a 3ds for free
not from me
i dont see titles u downloaded
this is omg it solved my problem.
Nope, not for me (Europe, the Netherlands)
”what`s wrong with the world,mama?”
noujazeg,waarom word niet iedereen als gelijken behandelt,ik wil ze ook nu al hebben…!
Its working here. :D
YES! THERE ARE RIGHT THERE IN FRONT OF ME!
I first noticed when someone stated it in you’re last post, I and was going to call them out, but it worked. Worked
Nope, I don’t see anything. (Australia)
And it’s “Titles You’ve Downloaded”, not “Your Downloads”, btw.
cheers for letting me know
*cries*
maybe tomorrow
On my 3DS is says “Your Downloads” and I’ve got the games.
On mine it says Your Downloads not your titles so it must be different in other countries :)
Oh, my bad. That must be it.
in the u.s….its your downloads…but i dont see anything free just the few things i already had on there
No such luck in Australia yet.
Not there for me yet. I expect it’s region based. You North Americans might be getting them now, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Japanese have them too, but here in Australia we’re still waiting.
i have been waiting for ages. why do japanese and north american people get the cool things first. surely that’s not fair at ALL!!!!
i live in california and i dont have it
That’s correct I live in the Midwest and I’ve got my games and my Ambassador certificate set to receive. It’s kind of like opening Christmas presents a day early. You got this one right Nintendo.
However, I do have to say the button mapping for Super Mario Bros. is horrendous. They made the (B) button dash and the (A) button jump, just like in the original. However, the (B) button is lower than the (A) button on the 3DS, meaning you have to contort your thumb at an extremely weird angle just to play. Most of the finesse of playing that game comes from the dash button, so if it feels unnatural, it renders the game almost impossible to play. Is it really that hard to map dash to (Y) and jump to (B)? C’mon Nintendo.
Nintendo has had the A And B buttons on a diagonal axis atleast since the first Gameboy. It’s a nice fit. Plus the controls are way better than trying to play Super Mario World on Wii’s Virtual Console with a Gamecube Controller.
Mario world is more enjoyable with the Classic (pro) controller.
I found Wii remote for NES, Classic for Super, and Gamecube for N64 works best.
Yo not workin 4 me n im in United States
stop showing off
I first noticed when someone said so in you’re other post, and I was going to call them out. But when I checked, it worked, so yeah, it worked for me
Okay, I’m confused here. Is this My Nintendo News UK? Or does it cover Nintendo worldwide? I was always under the impression it was just UK news.
I’m from the UK but I cover news from all regions.
Not working for me I’m in the US. :/
Yup! Worked for me! Downloading now! :D
Nope, I’m not able to find a “Your Downloads” tab in Other Settings. Do I need to do a System Update?
Check “Account Activity” that’s where they are for me (US)
It’s “Titles you’ve downloaded” in Europe(I think just europe)
you went to settings then other settings your supposed to go to nintendo eshop then slide left and click ”settings/other”
you have to go in eshop
Downloading now! :D :D :D
Nothing yet for me. In the UK.
Doesn’t work for me.
It’s not working yet in the UK. I don’t think Nintendo of Europe is really dealing with the Ambassador Programme as well as NoA. I haven’t recieved any notification om my 3DS about the programme yet, and they are not offering barcode checks like NoA are doing…
And before any idiots come along, yes I did connect to the e-Shop before August 12th. (June 6th to be precise).
Agreed, Nintendo Europe (in most cases) comes in third place with this kinda stuff.
I agree
Same here, I’ve been checking the website every day to see if the eligibility tool is on there yet. Kinda dissapointed really as I’ve always been a loyal fan to Nintendo, and I got the 3ds at released. I connected to the eShop many times before august 12th so I’m fairly certain that I’m eligible, but it’s nice to have that extra security.
There was definitely a video to watch about being an ambassador. I figured that that was confirmation enough.
Still haven’t got the video, and apparently America isn’t gonna get it till tomorrow, so I’m doubtful Europe will get it today.
I don’t have a “your downloads” tab. The closest I have is a “titles you’ve downloaded” one which doesn’t have any of the NES titles. I’m from Europe though
Yay it’s working! Thanks for the heads up. I’m glad the games are at a really small file size.
help me please :/
This has not worked for me, I registered on the eShop on the 11th August, and when I view my downloads the folder is empty. Not happy, Nintendo!
In the UK
No one from the UK has them yet.
Australia’s doesn’t seem to be doing it yet.
That’s alright, I know I’m in the program thanks to the barcode check.
It works! Thanks. XD
Nothing for me either… Like a little saddo with my 3DS out on my desk frantic to get games… Now I must put it away all upset…
I’m also in Europe (France), and it doesn’t work. :/
Nothing for me either… Like a little saddo with my 3DS out on my desk frantic to get games… Now I must put it away all upset…
Not worked for me, in England
WORKED FOR ME! :D
Not in England :-(
IT WORKED FOR ME. starting to download the games now :3
I’m in the US. And am DOWNLOADING MY GAMES!!! Thanks So much for the heads up Sickr!!!!
Not in Canada …
Not for me here in toronto
I’m in toronto and I have the games
it worked for me! starting to download the games now :3
Anyone got them in Europe yet? I logged on to my 3DS in excitement… but I can not find anything under “Titles You’ve Downloaded”. :(
sweet
Working in South America!
SMB and metroid already downloaded!
Worked for me! (Texas)
can you please tell me how to get them im in texas and tryn to put them on my sons 3ds please help….melissa.ann1983@yahoo.com
It worked here too!! I’m in Canada, FYI.
Games included are Super Mario Bros, Metroid, The Legend of Zelda, Wrecking Crew, NES Open Tournament Golf,Donkey Kong Jr.,Baloon Fight,Ice Climber, Zelda II: The Adventures of Link and Yoshi. Also, there’s a certificate for the Ambassador to be downloaded. I Still don’t know what its uses are.
Enjoy!
The certificate is supposed to update you on the GBA games and their availability.
Confirmed in America. E-shop -> settings/other -> your downloads
I don’t see Settings/Other or Your Downloads anywhere in System Settings.
Settings/Others is on the very left of the menu in the eShop. Your Downloads is in the Settings/Others in the eShop, so go to the very left, hit it, then go to Your Downloads and there you go… the games.
go to nintendo eshop slide left click ”settings/others ”
For Europe..should be available tomorrow.. :D – On the European 3DS site “Delivery scheduled to begin on September 1st” (I am from the UK :D )
“scheduled” is what makes me worry =S
No luck here either- From the UK.
There still isn’t a tool available in Europe to check if you’re an ambassador yet! It’s supposed to be: ambassador.nintendo-europe.com but nothing. LOL. Shambles Nintendo of Europe.
I know! I wouldn’t be surprised if the games didn’t appear on the EU eShop tomorrow for some reason or other.
I know to, nintendo eu is startin to get lazy
Oh my goodness! Thank you for posting this (although I was having some degree of fun counting down the hours)! I was half convinced this whole ambassador thing was going to fall through!
Now back to bed because I’m sick. :)
Pas chez moi en tout cas
Regarde une autre fois!! A moins que tu sois d’Europe… Là-bas, ils ne les ont toujours pas eu…
Mine has it. It also has the ambassador certificate as well.
Working in Brazil!
Im in the USA Puerto Rico and I Cant Seem to be Able to Download the 10NES Games and The Cetificate Until 9/1 Tomorrow :(
Worked for me! (México)
It worked! What a great way to start my day!
Will they go live at midnight in Australia? Any ideas? :)
29min’s till we both are disappointed LOL
working here in Ecuador…
IT”S HERE! USA! USA! USA!
hahaha YEA!
Could you please add “US” in the titles please…?
WAHOO! They’re here in the U.S.! :D Although, I still never found the certificate, not sure how to do that….
Neeeeevermind (about the certificate)
works in America
At last guys! I’ve downloaded my 10 nes games!!! Wahoooo! I’m in latin america btw!!!
Done.
/America
I’m not surprised it is not in UK, I just hope it will at least somewhere near midnight so I still could play them today
Can’t Wait To Get Home!!!! Gonna play along to @Lost_Caprisun’s Metroid and Legendo of Zelda LPs.
Please can someone just clarify- Am I eligible if I’ve connected to the eShop before August 11th, or was it connect to the eShop with a certain update before Aug 11th? I’m in the UK so I know I don’t have it yet, but I just want clarification.
Their is a website for that over Nintendo.com
Nice to see that America has it’s shit together for once.
whats that suppose to mean? fuck off
Just a wild guess, but a stab at NoA for not releasing those Operation rainfall games yet. I’m not a supporter and won’t buy them. Just a guess.
its nice to se other people using my old screen name :)
works for me in Colombia
Brazil! Fuck Yea!
Downloading them now! Nice! Good thing- i was busy tomorrow!
I Don’t Think You Have To Capitalize All The First Letters Of Each Word.
it doesn’t look right.
Anyone know if it’s out in Canada yet? I’m at my dorm but there’s no wifi here so gotta check it when I get home later today.
Yes it is. =]
On the West coast of Canada, at least
I’m in the US, and it’s working! Downloading Zelda II- oh, it’s done! Yay for quick downloads!
Wrecking crew went slower, but I think it was when around this article posted. My other 4 and the cert went super fast.
Working here in Canada. n____n
it’s not working here in australia. :( :(
Do u have to do the barcode check? I never did it…
No, it was a tool to see if you wanted confirmation that you qualified for the games. Lots of people were worried that they didn’t see anything confirming their status, so Nintendo made that tool to gave people validation.
….it wasn’t that hard to tell if u were eligible or not….no offense…no ppl irritate me…
Ment but not no. Stupid phone
There’s always a panic when “FREE” is used. Everyone wants the free things. I did it since I didn’t bother to read the notifications as I don’t really like them.
What’s irritating the most is that the same post is getting posted by different ppl. READ POSTS!
Easier said then done, some people could have blocked it in the news feed (as they complained about it), so people could be missing it. Some of us aren’t on facebook 24/7 and news feeds can bury posts depending on your number of friends as well. As for the double comments, it looks like the person forgot to log in, then some reason logs in and still reposts it. Also, if 2 people access it at the same time and one person comments, then person 2 decides to make a same/similar comment, they don’t see person 1’s comment until they refresh, or add their comment.
nothing in the u.k just yet. ‘sigh’
How do you get to be an ambassador? I am purchasing my 3DS today and I would like to get the games.
This is what I’m.talking about. Read posts. Do ur research.
He could be a new follower (didn’t see previous posts). It’s not like Nintendo makes this information easily available, you have to go through support (which he might not have done as he’s a potential new owner). It depends when he heard of the program or how. A friend could have mislead him to believe he could still get the titles, we don’t know the whole story. Can’t just make simple assumptions everyone follows every single Nintendo Post, and is a know-it-all. This could be his first Nintendo system. People research by posting on forums like this.
The whole point of why people are getting the games is because they got there 3ds before the price drop.DUHHH!!!!
The Free games are for people who purchased a Nintendo 3DS (and who logged on to the Nintendo 3DS eShop or did a system update) before the date of August 12th.
Works in the States.
working for me!!
(South America)
IMO Super mario bros. looks small.
Fuck yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!
Wow that’s awesome! Downloading Super Mario Bros. as I type 8)
No games there for me!
I’m from Scotland, I bought my 3DS on launch
maybe they released them in the U.S. first because they know how greedy us Americans are ;)
Us Canaidians arnt THAT greedy, yet we got it…
some Americans are greedy but not really, I know people outside of America thats quite greedy. I’m going on my 3DS and I’m under large anticipation for these games! BTW I’m in Europe still looking at Eshop and waiting for some games :O
Not in Scotland either maybe 2moz it will work, hopefully (lol btw i’m sending this on my 3DS :P)
Can’t find them!
BUT! I live in europe, does that matter?
I love Mario bros….the games download pretty fast so I’m not complaining you have to go back to the menu to dl the next game.
Not working in the UK. I still haven’t even gotten anything to say I am an Ambassador,
When you download the Ambassador games, they come with a nice jingle on the 3DS home screen. I thought that was a nice touch.
WORKS IN MEXICO!!!!
Worked for me! In the U.S.
I have ’em all downloaded.
Thankfully they don’t take that much space. The Ambassador certificate was 5 times the files size of one of the NES games xD
i thought the save feature and the home button features werent supposed to work yet cause in loz they work fine
Since I don’t have it yet I can’t see what you’re talking about but I think now it just has a suspend feature so you can close the game and return at the same point, unlike with other VC games where you can create a restore point, continue playing the game, and then return to that restore point.
Also the home button is supposed to work.
Awesome! Finally something that NA users get first! :P
I’m downloading them now I’m up to ice climber next is Zelda 2!!!
Download the last one!! Thanks sickr for telling us
so many of the whiners got to NoA so they
ustved been working their ass off to pull it off a day earlier, thank you nintendo, (im american by the way) dont worry PAL regions youll get em on the 1st
Yeah it worked for me. My question is why does my 3DS freeze up all the time? Yesterday I was on the Nintendo video channel trying to get the certificate and it froze up trying to load the channel. I couldn’t shut the 3DS off either and just let the battery die. Why does this keep happening?
I think your 3DS is faulty. But this is very arkward, cause if you send it back, you loose your 20 free games…
It happens to me VERY infrequently, and usually it’s when I have another app open and I’m trying to quick navigate the internet channel. If you hold the power button and then let go an re-hold it, the system should shut off. This may take a few tries but it never took more than 2 minutes for me.
@Tyler and Tobais
That’s not supposed to happen, but you should be fine. Maybe you can send the 3DS off to Nintendo for repairs, because they don’t erase your data while they fix it, and it is still be in 12 month Nintendo-given guarantee.
I wouldn’t send it off and just deal with it if it only happens rarely, but it’s up to you. Probably just some loose internal wire connection or something.
I downloaded them fine at 11am wedsday 8/31/11
Working for me in North America, only I left my 3DS on all night and the battery died. The eShop says I can’t download until I have a fair battery backup in reserve even though the adapter is already plugged in. Boo. Well I do have things to do before I can sit down and play without harassment. Charge quickly!
Yep, worked for me in North America
How does it work? I live in North America too and I can’t find Titles You’ve Downloaded or Downloads or whatever in Other Settings. Where is it?
It’s not arrived here in England :(. I’ve been waiting since this news came out. It’s not fair Japan and NOA gets things before Europe! When is it due to arrive in Europe?
I just can’t wait so much longer, Is it available 00:00AM GMT tonight?
And in other things to say has anyone in Australia got it yet and anyone at anywhere in Europe got the games yet?
Well at least Europe has the Rainfall games. Canaidians, Mexicans, and Americans (how Vain is it that they name ther self after our Continent? I mean, Canada IS bigger… But It would not work otherwise…) dont.
Another thing to say about what said NOA and japan gets Eshop games first, they got internet first, and mainly everything for internet like netflex (NOA only).
Europe is really getting some shop games first and we are lucky that we get some games only Japan and NOA.
Next year rumors are saying that Europe is getting the wii u before NOA So…
I hope its a world launch! I don’t like that i had to watch a Japanese videos of the 3ds is agony for that period. NoA better get us it within a few days, I really hope we don’t get it a month later! I wouldn’t mind like a week later but i don’t want to watch other people happily playing it for a month while i wait, pissed.
I’m in London and nothing for me yet I’m personally checking e shop every hour and various gaming websites for news I’m not confident we’ll even have them tomorrow
I’m sure we will have them tomorrow, NoE isn’t very good with news I think, which means they haven’t consistently made articles or put up the eligibility checker, so it looks like nothing will happen, but I think it’ll come as expected.
You can’t complain about this, it’s planned to come tomorrow but NOA and Nintendo of Japan simply decided to make them available today
Luckily 4 u, u don’t live in south america :/ we get things the latest and it REALLY sucks :C btw, no games here :C
Dude, I live in Canada and I got the 10 games and certificate…HELL YES!
Now I’m playing with Power! ;D
OMG!
That is all.
Remember you still have your GBA games coming out later this year :D!
Im still waiting here in Europe for the first games <:(
YAY! It’s like Christmas came early!
does anything happen when you hold Start + Select while booting?
I have them!!!
ambassadors program is available in Mexico.
FUCK YEAH!!!
no f**king titles available in Italy (none of us received the notification. Nintendo Europe is a crap)
I got a notification a while back about the ambassador programme? I’m in the UK but it’s still Nintendo Europe so it should be the same…
Yes!!!
Still no games or anything here in Europe. Nintendo of EU just give my new games I’ve been waiting for, you’ve already done Japan and america! I’ve been checking E shop every half an hour and still not even one game or notification.
I’ve done the NOA ambassador check on my european 3DS and I am confirmed an ambassador!
I must be over exited as i have a count down to the midnight 1st september for e shop i started earlier this month and i have a count down for a rumored Wii u release date i predicted on June 29th 2012 for Europe.
You can reply to this message if you have the games yet or not if your ether Australian or European. Lets give updates on when E shop is out in Eu and Australia!
Mine keeps on telling me that they will be available on the 1st… Not sure how everyone else is getting theirs today :/
Disregard this. I just read that you go to Your Downloads and not Account Activity.
Still nothing in Australia :( 7:23AM here
down time at Eshop (waiting…) Europe, Denmark
It better be at 00:00am in U.K, because i can’t wait any longer, (i could just download does game via emulator)… but oh well.
Silly American eShop people, they messed up bad!
What no Eshop for Europe yet?! It’s almost 30 minutes till midnight. I hope its coming out by 00:00!
Has any ware in europe that has passed midnight got the games yet, and has australia got any yet. I presume when Australia gets it europe gets it the same time.
I hate waiting for things I’ve been waiting for a long time for… but it makes sense its 1st september for games but it was really 1st of september for NOA so why they got it first, I don’t know they are lucky.
No it won’t. It’s 3:00 here and still nothing.
Read my post above :(
30 minutes into the 1st of September and still NOTHING! ARGHHHH! :'(
The games are great. Old times. Ha. Better than an emulator, I like good old fashion button controls, and the 3DS saves your spot when you quit.
Europe, you’re probably looking at several more hours. What time is 9am EST for Europe? – that’s the “official” time I think they get released…. Don’t quote me.
heh i already beat legend of zelda, metroid is next
Sweet! But you have to keep beating legend of Zelda until you meet “Error” … Remember?! – that’s my goal!
They are now available in Italy, but the shop is really slow. Too much traffic maybe
I’m awake now just checked my Titles You’ve Downloaded in UK… They are now there :) DL them now
3:30pm on the 1st Sept here in Australia and still no games :(
Here now in Europe!
Downloaded in the UK at 5am! Woop! Now to probably not play them…..
SAME!!!
Available in Australia now.
not here in dubai for europe version… f*** nintendo!!!
Yes! im in europe and ive got all my games downloaded! This is great. Is anyone in europe having problems?
i am help
Hey i bought in on launch day goot e shop frew days after it got launched im in uk i can see it but it wont download.
Have to send that tip onto a friend :)
Thanks.
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it does not work it is fucked
help i can not see them i am in uk
Can you download the games after November if you have an Ambassador?
Those games r BORING
you are so cool
How do you do this
worked fine for me
Need to download games on my 3ds
its not showing me any of the games, and i’m in north america. Wats going on?
Didnt work I u can only do it in 2011… Im pretty sure if u did it at the rite date… Screw dat
do we even know where to claim it?
Mine did nt wrk!!!!!
Mine is nt working
i have tryed to find the downloads and i cant find them anywhere plz help thank u
this sucks
your very uggly you guys this thing does not even work so why are you telling people to use this crab you mother fucking bitches
No o don’t even have the titles u downloaded option unless I’m in wrong settings ??? Plz help
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