Luigi's Mansion 2 has brought the 3DS to the point of no return in America

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Einsam_Delphin said:
I find it hard to believe people ran out an bought a 3DS after the Pocket Monster X/Y announcement. It was already a given that the 3DS would see more versions of Pocket Monsters, and buying a 3DS now for the games does you no good as they wont be out until the end of the year. But I guess people have done plenty more nonsensical things. :P

Nobody is saying that is the sole cause for the increase in 3DS sales. I'm inclined to believe that some of those who were waiting for Pokemon have become interested in other releases (particularly Luigi's Mansion) and may have decided to purchase the system earlier than planned.