Should Nintendo just officially Discontinue the Nintendo DS now?

[fmjasinski]

Seece said:

spurgeonnintendoryan said:

Seece said:
Pretty sure they have haven't they?

Did it happen in the past few weeks? If not then it was only in Japan.

Hmm, they've been funny about it no longer giving it forecasts.

Anyway, yes Wii and DS should be retired early next year.

I think Nintendo  Should give it at least 1 or 2 years using this type of business model. If VGChartz is correct, Wii almost outsold Vita this week (and now Vita is combined to Vita TV).

But I think the Wii could stay here for many years, if Nintendo did as Sega, but remaining manufacturing the console itself. For example, here in Brazil, more directed to kids and maybe oldschool gamers, still sells Master System and Mega Drive in significant quantities.

Look at this: http://www.walmart.com.br/google?refs=320471&fq=C:401/535/536&PS=20&O=OrderByTopSaleDESC&utm_source=google-pla&adtype=pla&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=320471&utm_campaign=Games---Tec-Toy---Consoles-Master-System

In 2012, Master System and Mega Drive sold 150k only in Brazil: 

http://jogos.uol.com.br/ultimas-noticias/2012/07/30/vinte-anos-depois-master-system-e-mega-drive-vendem-150-mil-unidades-por-ano-no-brasil.htm

Now, imagine a Wii with a 10 games in memory for $ 99 or less? Games like Wii Sports, Mario Kart Wii, New Super Mario Bros, Mario Galaxy, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Wii Party, and go on, I think this way the console could remain relevant for many years and would certainly achieve relative success in developing countries.

And it has Mario....