When did the Nintendo 3DS launch in Japan?
The Nintendo 3DS launched in Japan on the 26th of February 2011. The console sold out its initial allotment of 400,000 units within hours of release.
Common questions about Nintendo 3DS
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Why did Nintendo cut the price of the Nintendo 3DS?
Nintendo cut the price of the Nintendo 3DS from US$249.99 to US$169.99 less than six months after its launch due to disappointing sales figures. The move was a direct response to sales that fell short of projections of 4 million units by the end of the first quarter.
What hardware revisions did the Nintendo 3DS family undergo?
The Nintendo 3DS family underwent several hardware revisions including the Nintendo 3DS XL launched in July 2012 and the Nintendo 2DS released in October 2013. The New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 2DS XL models followed in October 2014 with upgraded processors and additional controls.
How many units of the Nintendo 3DS family have been sold?
The Nintendo 3DS family of systems combined have sold 75.94 million units. Games for the systems have sold 392.14 million units.
When did Nintendo discontinue the Nintendo 3DS line?
Nintendo discontinued the 3DS line on the 16th of September 2020. The Nintendo eShop closed on the 27th of March 2023 and Nintendo Network features ended on the 8th of April 2024.