WITH VIDEO: Nintendo DSi XL is a step up for handheld gaming

Handheld gaming has come a long way since I bought my first Game Boy in 1989, and was amazed by Tetris and Super Mario Bros. on a tiny black and white screen.

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Report: Nintendo Sells 30 Million DS Units In Japan (Gamasutra)

Nintendo has sold over 30 million units of its DS handheld in Japan, Famitsu publisher Enterbrain said Tuesday, as Nintendo’s own New Super Mario Bros. leads software sales. To be precise, Enterbrain said (as reported by Kotaku) the DS has sold 30,030,434 units in Japan between its release in December 2004 through March 21, 2010. Worldwide, the console has sold over 125 million units. New Super …

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Big in Japan Feb. 8-14: God Eater back for seconds (GameSpot)

Namco Bandai’s deity-gobbling action adventure sells an additional 110,235, again besting Dragon Quest VI and New Super Mario Bros.

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Big in Japan Feb. 8-14: God Eater back for seconds (GameSpot)

Big in Japan Jan. 18-24: Valkyria Chronicles 2 (GameSpot)

Sega’s PSP-exclusive turn-based strategy sequel sells nearly 100,000 in first week but can’t outpace the super-selling New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

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Big in Japan Jan. 18-24: Valkyria Chronicles 2 (GameSpot)

News: Resort, Fit Plus, NSMB sell 10m each (Eurogamer)

Iwata’s prophecy is fulfilled. Wii Sports Resort, Wii Fit Plus and New Super Mario Bros.

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News: Resort, Fit Plus, NSMB sell 10m each (Eurogamer)

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