Nintendo slashing 3DS price tag, offering free games to keep current owners from rioting

Nintendo is taking drastic actions to give the 3DS a solid lead in the handheld arms race. Today the company announced it would be dropping the cost of its newly released system by over 30% in markets around the globe starting August 12th, bringing the US retail price tag down to $169.99 from $249.99. In its bid to reduce any ill-will amongst early adopters and current owners, Nintendo will also be