BKK2 on 03 November 2008
200,000 DSi units shipped for Japanese launch
Nintendo has confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz that the company shipped almost 200,000 DSi units for the Japanese launch of the console on November 1.
The new handheld went on sale last Saturday, priced JPY 18,900 (USD 179 / EUR 129 / GBP 101) in the region.
It boasts a built-in web browser allowing users to access the DSi Shop, a camera and improved audio functions, a slot for SD memory cards and a slightly larger screen.
Although sales figures for the new hardware are not yet known, Nintendo also confirmed it is shipping a further 100,000 units this week.
Nintendo has confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz that the company shipped almost 200,000 DSi units for the Japanese launch of the console on November 1.
The new handheld went on sale last Saturday, priced JPY 18,900 (USD 179 / EUR 129 / GBP 101) in the region.
It boasts a built-in web browser allowing users to access the DSi Shop, a camera and improved audio functions, a slot for SD memory cards and a slightly larger screen.
Although sales figures for the new hardware are not yet known, Nintendo also confirmed it is shipping a further 100,000 units this week.
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So a little under 200k shipped first week. Should be able to beat PSP 3000 first week of 156k.
