[Update:Double Coinsis coming to the US, but the free game has not been announced.]

There it is again:that phrase “in Japan!”Time to get jealous again, as Nintendo is kicking off their initiative to sell fully downloadable titles on the 3DS with two first party games next week.

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If you buyFive Minute Demon Training, orNew Super Mario Brothers 2in Japan, you can netDonkey Kongfor free on the 3DS Virtual Console. You’ll also earn double Club Nintendo coins, and you’ll nab added bonus coins if you get both games.

Well, I don’t know about you guys, but I’m at the point where I’m comfortable with occasionally buying digital versions of retail games if the bonuses are right.

3DS games for sale

If Nintendo brings this campaign stateside, I’ll be comparison shopping for sure — and considering Nintendo games rarely, if ever drop in price, I can see myself taking the free game and extra coins over a physical box and manual.

3DS and Wii U credit

Nintendo Switch StreetPass

StreetPass

3DS and Wii U

The Netflix Wii U app

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Pokémon Bank, Transporter and Home logos