In shops now: New Super Mario Bros. 2

Get ready for a brand new adventure, as New Super Mario Bros. 2 is available now for Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL.

Classic side-scrolling Mario action comes to Nintendo 3DS with a golden twist! Mario and Luigi are on a mission to collect one million gold coins as they run, leap and stomp through more than 80 courses. With the new Gold Flower power-up, Mario can launch Gold Fireballs that turn enemies and blocks into shimmering coins, giving you a big boost towards your target.

The new Coin Rush mode is a great way to earn coins too. Clear three courses with just one Mario, collecting as many coins as possible, and share your records with other players via StreetPass. Beat another player’s score and you’ll win their coins too!

Co-op Play means you can also share the gold-grabbing excitement with a friend by playing the entire adventure via Local Play. There are some areas you can only reach by working together, so Mario and Luigi will have to be at their best to discover hidden secrets and gather those all-important coins!

The official New Super Mario Bros. 2 microsite has plenty more tips on how to give your coffers a cash injection. Learn how to use Gold Rings to get enemies to cough up coins, or discover how racing around wearing the Gold Block can help you rack up your riches!

Celebrate the release of New Super Mario Bros. 2 by taking part in our special Coin Rush promotion – visit the Nintendo 3DS UK Facebook page to find out more. For more information on the development of this golden title check out the Iwata Asks: New Super Mario Bros. 2 interview.

New Super Mario Bros. 2 is available to buy from shops as traditional packaged software and is also available to download from Nintendo eShop. Use your Nintendo 3DS to scan the QR Code below to go straight to the New Super Mario Bros. 2 download page in Nintendo eShop! Here’s how:

1. Activate the cameras of your Nintendo 3DS system by pressing the L or R Button while on the HOME Menu.
2. Touch the QR Code icon found on the bottom left side of the Touch Screen.
3. Use the cameras to read the QR Code below. You will then be taken to the product page for the corresponding title in Nintendo eShop, where you can download the game!

New Super Mario Bros. 2 is also joined in Nintendo eShop by New Art Academy: Learn New Painting Techniques and Share Your Art and Freakyforms Deluxe Your Creations, Alive! All three titles are available to download today, so check out our How to buy games page to find out how to download these games right away.

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New Super Mario Bros. 2 is available from shops and Nintendo eShop now, only for Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL