Nintendo sells 170,000 DSis on launch

Japanese debut sees strong sales


5 November 2008 11:52 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

The Nintendo DSi has had a positive reception in its home territory. Japan's Enterbrain estimates that the handheld device has sold over 170,000 units in its launch weekend.

The Nintendo DSi is the company's refreshed version of its popular DS that gets a larger screen and a digital camera built-in.

Some have criticised Nintendo for not making more of the update - a recent Pocket-lint poll showed 53% of readers thought the revamp was a "waste of time".

The DSi debuted in Japan on the first day of three day holiday weekend for around $165, some queues were reported but its thought many pre-ordered or reserved their unit.
Related
Full tags
Gaming, Nintendo DS, Nintendo, Statistics

share print story pdf email story

Recommended articles

Search

Loading

Follow

Best iPad 2 apps

We detail the best iPad 2 and iPad apps in the app store Which iPad app should you download?

Windows 8

All the features and details of the new Microsoft operating system explained What's new in Windows 8?

iPad 3 rumours

What comes next? We look at the possible features, leaks, images, specs and more

Pocket-lint poll

Q. Will you be buying a PS Vita?

Vote YES Vote NO

» LAST TIME
When asked Will Samsung be making a mistake if the Galaxy S III isn't shown at Mobile World Congress in February? 51% said yes and 49% said no