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Fire Emblem Fates: Special Edition - Nintendo 3DS

Name: Fire Emblem Fates: Special Edition - Nintendo 3DS
Brand: Nintendo
SKU: B017W16ZDK

Bottom line: The Nintendo Fire Emblem Fates: Special Edition: All three paths — Birthright, Conquest, Revelation — on one game card; main trade-off: requires a Nintendo 3DS or 3DS XL — no other platform support.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ All three paths — Birthright, Conquest, Revelation — on one game card
✓ Includes an 80-page art book with previously unreleased sketches and concept art
✓ Comes with an illustrated carrying pouch sized for the 3DS XL
✓ Revelation path included exclusively in this Special Edition

Cons

✗ Requires a Nintendo 3DS or 3DS XL — no other platform support
✗ Teen rated: animated blood, fantasy violence, and suggestive themes
✗ Carrying pouch fits the 3DS XL, not the smaller standard 3DS
✗ Discontinued special edition, so availability and pricing vary

Manufacturer description

Also featuring the Revelation path, all on a single game card, included exclusively in this special edition. 80 page art book with previously unreleased sketches, concept drawings, and more. Beautifully illustrated carrying pouch for your Nintendo 3DSXL system.

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Also featuring the Revelation path, all on a single game card, included exclusively in this special edition.
80 page art book with previously unreleased sketches, concept drawings, and more.
Beautifully illustrated carrying pouch for your Nintendo 3DSXL system.
“T” Teen w/ Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, & Suggestive Themes

Full Specifications

Brand	Nintendo
Model	CTRWBFZE
ReleaseDate	2016-02-19T00:00:01Z
Manufacturer	Nintendo
IsAdultProduct	false
ItemPartNumber	CTRWBFZE

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