Nintendo 3DS StreetPass Hits New High with National StreetPass Weekend: Thanksgiving Edition

Nintendo 3DS fans across North America have an exciting opportunity to boost their StreetPass activity as Nintendo of America launches the National StreetPass Weekend: Thanksgiving Edition.

This special event, running from November 24 through November 28, is designed to coincide with the annual Thanksgiving holiday, a time when millions reconnect with family and friends—and, for many, enjoy extended gaming sessions on their Nintendo handheld systems. StreetPass, a unique feature of the Nintendo 3DS family, allows users to exchange game data and unlock exclusive content simply by passing by other system owners or visiting dedicated hotspots.

To encourage even greater participation, Nintendo of America is once again leveraging the busy US Thanksgiving holiday to organize a themed StreetPass weekend, repeating the popular promotion from 2015. According to Nintendo’s latest Download Update press release, players can visit any of over 29,000 Nintendo Zone hotspots scattered throughout North America to take advantage of enhanced StreetPass opportunities.

With a Nintendo 3DS or 2DS system in hand, users can collect virtual ‘hits’ from other players, access network services including online gameplay, and connect easily with a free automatic internet connection provided at each hotspot. "Celebrate the tastiest holiday of the year with National StreetPass Weekend: Thanksgiving Edition," Nintendo announced, inviting players to stop by Nintendo Zone locations and enjoy multiplayer features and online services available via StreetPass across their favorite games.

For many, the long weekend is also an annual tradition of shopping and travel, making portable gameplay especially appealing.

Nintendo encourages fans to keep their 3DS systems handy while on the move to maximize their StreetPass hits and progress in titles that support these features. Participants who want to find the nearest Nintendo Zone venues can consult the official website for an interactive hotspot locator.

This functionality ensures that players can easily plan their StreetPass strategy during the event, whether they're shopping, visiting family, or simply out and about enjoying the festivities. Nintendo 3DS continues to thrive as a beloved platform, with features like StreetPass and events such as National StreetPass Weekend reinforcing Nintendo’s commitment to interactive, community-driven play.

As the gaming community marks another Thanksgiving, Nintendo of America extends holiday greetings and encourages all 3DS players to join the celebration and take full advantage of this unique opportunity.

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