Why's The 3DS Selling So Poorly In North America?

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Soundwave said:

The NPD sales data for the 3DS has been really soft as well, 190k a month for the 3DS? Not to mention Iwata's own sales analysis that sales in the West, particularily North America have been weak by his own admission and the fact that Nintendo continually misses their 3DS shipment forecasts (probably will do so again).

Nintendo hasn't released white or black 3DS XL models because those colors according the NOA's sales data sell the worst. Handhelds are more of a kids market in the West, so things like red and blue and brighter colors apparently sell better. I'd like a white 3DS XL too, but apparently I'm part of a small minority of the market.

Another color wouldn't hurt, of course. It would do more good than bad.

And what does Iwata know? He's just the CEO. Sheesh.