Nintendo Squashes 3DS Launch Rumors
PrintFor those of you hoping to score Nintendo's upcoming 3DS handheld console in time for the holidays, you better have a backup gift to add to your wish list. Addressing rumors suggesting an October launch, Nintendo said not to expect the 3DS until 2011.
"Nintendo 3DS will not be arriving in 2010. 3DS won't be appearing until next year," said Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime.
Reggie's comments came during a taping of the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon talk show and clarify what Nintendo has said all along, which is that the 3DS would ship before March 31, 2011. How much earlier remains to be seen, and given the early hype, it's possible Nintendo could push the release date back to buy some time to line up more supply.
Nintendo's 3DS console has been making headlines because of its ability to produce 3D images without requiring the viewer to don a pair of stereoscopic glasses.
Image Credit: Kotaku
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michaelh
June 28, 2010 at 10:43am
Posted on a day that the retraction regarding the same came out. That doesn't necessarily mean it won't still be after the holidays, but there's some possibility of Q4 2010 at least.
Peanut Fox
June 28, 2010 at 1:50pm
I think if we do see a release this year, it won't be state side. It will likely be an initial Japan only release.
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