Euro 3DS announcement next month

Platform holder Nintendo will reveal its launch plans for new handheld the 3DS at a media event in Amsterdam on January 19th, MCV believes.

Invites for the still mysterious gathering have been sent out to the press this morning.

It’s expected that details will include a firm launch date and price for the 3DS, as well as the day one launch line-up.

The machine itself is notable not only for being the first 3D handheld console, but also for the fact that it offers 3D visuals without the need for the user to wear glasses.

Though we don’t yet know what titles will or will not make day one, the list of contenders includes the likes of Kid Icarus, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Mario Kart, Nintendogs/Cats, PilotWings, Star Fox, Driver, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil, Carnival Games, Splinter Cell, Assassin’s Creed and Ghost Recon.