Nintendo announced today that they are offering 1 of 5 free games when you buy and register your 3DS XL.

"Nintendo 3DS XL is set to be the ultimate gift for handheld gaming fans this Christmas and now there is an extra incentive to upgrade to the new console featuring the biggest screen ever on a Nintendo handheld system. If you buy a Nintendo 3DS XL by January 15th 2013 and register it with Club Nintendo then you will be able to download one of five games from Nintendo eShop for free*.

Receiving your free game download couldn't be simpler: all you have to do is visit www.club-nintendo.com and register any Nintendo 3DS XL before the 15th of January 2013. Once registered you will be able to choose your free game and will receive a download code. The selection includes Super Mario 3D Land, Freakyforms Deluxe Your Creations, Alive!, New Art Academy: Learn New Painting Techniques and Share Your Art, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask and Nintendo presents: New Style Boutique. To download your game of choice you simply need to head to Nintendo eShop between January 1st, 2013 and January 31st, 2013 and redeem your download code. Download your free game of choice and enjoy it on your new, extra large screens!

With 90% bigger screens, a larger battery capacity and a bundled SD Card that is double the size of the original Nintendo 3DS SD Card, Nintendo 3DS XL gives you the best on-the-go gaming experience this Christmas. To take advantage of this offer make sure you register your console with club nintendo by 15th January, 2013 and redeem your download code between January 1st, 2013 and January 31st, 2013 to claim your free game download."

For more information visit www.club-nintendo.com or www.nintendo.co.uk