Big in Japan August 15-21: Rhythm Heaven

Oddball rhythm game climbs back to top spot, dethroning Monster Hunter and Pokemon spin-offs; 3DS still in hardware pole position.

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Japanese Video Game Chart: Nintendo Keeps its Rhythm – News

(25 Aug 2011) 3DS still top of hardware, Rhythm Heaven Wii takes back software chart.

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3DS: Not The Best Title, But Nintendo’s Stuck With It

Yesterday’s rumor mill produced some juicy Nintendo gossip concerning 3DS. According to a mysterious source within the company’s Kyoto headquarters, the publisher may release a revamped 3DS sometime next year.

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Japanese hardware sales, August 8 – 14: Oh wait, never mind edition

So, it turns out the complete collapse of all functional society that we predicted last week didn’t actually end up happening, and in fact, now things look better than ever . Hooray! Other than the PS2 and some DSi/Lite/LL sales that got cannibalized by the 3DS, everything is back in the black. Hell, even the PSPGo managed to sell 20 units somehow, a feat nearly as impressive as the 3DS’ over …

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Japanese Hardware Chart: Nintendo 3DS Bounces Back – News

(19 Aug 2011) Price cut does the trick.

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Big in Japan August 8-14: Monster Hunter and Pokemon spin-offs

Sega soccer title and Kirby game bumped down by latest Capcom and Nintendo titles; 3DS sales shoot back up due to price cut.

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Five Reasons To Sell Your Nintendo DS

Yesterday, we listed four reasons why hanging on to your Nintendo DS is a smart idea, from the handful of quality games arriving this fall to playing Game Boy Advance titles via DS Lite. Even we chose to keep our DSi XLs because of the system’s two 4.2-inch (and glorious) screens.

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Analysis: How’d The 3DS Do At $250?

[As part of his monthly analysis of NPD results, Gamasutra analyst Matt Matthews examines how the Nintendo 3DS performed at retail through its last full month at its original $250 price point.] There were only three days left in the NPD Group reporting period when Nintendo announced it would cut the price of the Nintendo 3DS handheld from $250 to $170, effective on 12 August 2011. Consequently …

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3DS Deals Surface Today

Several stores are offering trade-in credit toward the purchase of Nintendo’s 3D gaming console.

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3DS now on the High Street for £115

Today’s the day when Nintendo hopes that thousands of consumers who have until now been sitting on the fence over 3DS will finally buy the handheld. That’s because as of today the device has had a significant cut in trade price. But as is always the way with a big gaming launch, there’s big savings to be made for those who shop around. Head and shoulders ahead of the opposition in terms of raw …

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