It's exactly like Pachter said.

The 3D screens are difficult to produce, at least while there still isn't many factories and a demand driving them. I doubt Nintendo can produce more than 1m or so 3DS per month.

So yes, it will be sold out for quite some time. Probably two years or so. Be prepared to pre-order or to pay $1000 on e-bay...

Looks like they're covering all their bases and being extremely conservative in making sure there are shortages.

Shame on you Nintendo. You're dooming the 3DS

Must pre order!

1.5 mil first month japan... that's alot folks :/

1,5 million first month (5 weeks) in Japan is not enough, Nintendo knows this. From february 26 till march 31, 3DS would need to sell 300k every week to reach that number. I say a 1 million launch week isn't out of the question for Japan. These launch systems will sell out in the first two weeks, That leaves Japan with 3 weeks without 3DS on the shelves.

My god they are creating shortages on purpose!11!! just like the Wiii!!!

I think the only way they could doom the 3DS, is if they coated each one in ebola, and even then, tens of millions would die before its doom was complete

Where can I pre-order this so I can sell it for extremely over priced on eBay?

Dear god... better get on preordering mine tomorrow.