Nintendo 3DS to get free WiFi access in Best Buy stores, Best Buy hopes you’ll buy stuff

Man, Best Buy really wants you to step foot in its stores. The company just announced a deal with Nintendo whereby 3DS owners will get free WiFi access in more than 1,000 of the company’s stores starting on June 7th — not quite Sam’s Club-style , but it’s a start. And with that connection, dubbed SpotPass, people will have access to special, downloadable content such as gaming extras and movie trailers. So come June, get ready to drive down to your local Best Buy — no pressure to buy anything once you’re inside, of course. Don’t have a 3DS? You can pick one up for a suggested retail price of $249.99. Don’t like purchasing things? Well, you’re no fun at all. Continue reading Nintendo 3DS to get free WiFi access in Best Buy stores, Best Buy hopes you’ll buy stuff Nintendo 3DS to get free WiFi access in Best Buy stores, Best Buy hopes you’ll buy stuff originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 May 2011 18:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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