Nintendo U.S. DS Hardware Line Hits 50M Sold

Nintendo on Thursday announced a new milestone in U.S. sales of its popular DS handheld gaming console, and the latest U.S. stats for its newer 3DS. Total U.S. sell-through to customers for the Nintendo DS line of hardware are now over 50 million units, Nintendo of America said, citing figures from research firm NPD Group. The Nintendo DS originally launched in North America and Japan in 2004 …

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Nintendo 3DS is coming. Should you get in line now?

The Nintendo 3DS has just launched in Japan and stores have already sold out of their initial supply. As Nintendo gears up to release the gadget in North America, the question is: Will the same thing happen here? Will western consumers think that playing 3-D games without 3-D glasses is worth $250? Should we begin lining up for this device starting now?

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Pokemon Black and White’s Limited Edition DSi Bundle

The 3DS’ launch in North America on March 27 won’t be the only new hardware release for Nintendo next month. Two limited edition DSi bundles packaged with either Pokemon Black or White will also be released on March 6, the same day the two games will be out. Included in each of the bundles will be a Pokemon-branded DSi carrying case, a copy of either Black or White, and a DSi with an etching of …

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Pokemon Black and White’s Limited Edition DSi Bundles

The 3DS’ launch in North America on March 27 isn’t the only new hardware Nintendo has planned for next month. Two limited edition DSi bundles packaged with either Pokemon Black or White will also be released on March 6 to coincide with the release of the two games. Included in each of the bundles will be a Pokemon-branded DSi carrying case, a copy of either Black or White, and a DSi with an …

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Looks like Nintendo 3DS will be region-locked

Bad news, would-be importers of Nintendo’s new 3DS handheld: all 3DS software will be region-locked. That means importing kooky Japanese games is out of the question for owners of a North American 3DS, while importing a game that arrives early in North America is out of the question for owners of a European 3DS. Or

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North America Gets Midnight Blue DSi XL, No Price Cut

Following the launch of three new DSI XL colors in Japan, North America is getting a new color choice for the upsized portable as well: “Midnight Blue.” “Midnight Blue” is the same shade of blue launching in Japan (shown, alongside new green and yellow options). To date, North American DSi XL users have had only the cranberry and bronze systems to choose from. The new colors in Japan premiered …

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Nintendo DSi XL Launching March 28 In North America For $190 (Gamasutra)

Nintendo confirmed Wednesday that the larger-screened Nintendo DSi XL will be launching in North America on March 28 for $189.99, complete with pre-loaded software.

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Nintendo’s oversized DSi XL heading to the US on March 28th for $190 (Engadget)

Nintendo just announced that its new DSi XL (known and sold as the DSi LL in Japan) will be hitting North America on March 28th, and will retail for $190.

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