The Nintendo DS: Will it surpass the GBA in America?

[Bodhesatva]

Interesting question, Grandmaster. I think it won't -- I also don't think it will pass the PS2, which shoudl be obvious, since the PS2 is the best selling system in the history of America.

I do think it's likely the DS will eventually outsell the PS2's LTD, but this will be on the strength of overwhelming popularity in Japan and Europe. The DS is making up for lost time now (it's selling better than the GBA or PS2 were at this time in their lifespan in America), but it got off to such a slow start I don't think it can ever reasonably catch up.

In short, I pick America, no -- overall, yes.