Nintendo Explains Llack Of US 3DS Sell Outs

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miz1q2w3e said:

Yakuzaice said:

miz1q2w3e said:

Does anyone know how 3DS compares to other console launched? I remember reading that 3DS >> DS in the same timeframe

In the US, the PSP had about 3 extra days (march 24th versus march 27th), and it did 620k versus less than 400k for the 3DS.  Also at $250 for that matter.  Going by VGC numbers, the DS was about 30k higher the first week, but that was November.  Then again, the GBA was still putting up huge numbers, and they probably had less supply.

In Japan, the GBA sold about 130k more in two weeks than the 3DS has in seven.  The GBA was released at the same time in the year.  The DS and PSP were launched near the holidays, but the DS had a bigger launch, and was only lower in week 2.  I'd assume due to supply since week 3 beat the 3DS by over 100k.  The PSP had a slower start, but it started beating the 3DS on a week to week basis by the third week.

In Europe, Tthe PSP did 622k first week and the DS did 305k.

Compared to the Wii, the 3DS was a little higher in Japan and a little lower in NA/EU.  That is of course severe shortages versus plentiful supply.

No wonder people have been calling doom rofl

Awe well, there's always the holidays explosive sales to cheer Nintendo up

You know that just because something is branded "Nintendo" does not mean that sales explode when the holiday season hits?

I am sure 3DS will require a price cut for that to happen, especially if NGP releases this year since it will be the "New Hot Item".