Did Nintendo Pull the Plug on the DSi?
PrintIf recent reports about Nintendo's DSi handheld are true, then it's safe to say the console company is betting big on its upcoming 3DS. Citing a Japanese retail source, Kotaku says Nintendo has stopped production on its popular DSi device, and that the only available ones are those currently in inventory. There are some areas where it's reportedly sold out.
Oddly enough, it appears Nintendo didn't make the same decision with its larger screen DSiXL console (it's called the SDSiLL in Japan).
Perhaps Nintendo doesn't want to confuse consumers with similarly sized consoles. The 3DS will launch in Japan at the end of next month, followed by a worldwide release in March.
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Blues22475
January 13, 2011 at 8:29am
I never saw a point in buying a DSi anyhow. Sure it has bigger screen, but the DS-Lite's screen did not bother met at all. That and with the 3DS coming out soon there's really no point in getting a DSi (imo).
Caboose
January 13, 2011 at 2:11pm
The DSi was a big leap forward from the DS in terms of functionality. I'd say that it was a stepping stone to the 3DS
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