The release of the Nintendo 3DS is easily one of the most anticipated gaming events but unfortunately no one seems to know when that will be.
The last time I spoke to Nintendo locally it was quite apparent that they haven’t been told either but are also really excited about it and the best guess we had was that we were going to be seeing a March 2011 release.
Now that date has been given a bit more weight with rumours out of the UK also pointing towards a March 2011 release date.
According to the rumours Nintendo UK are currently on a retailer roadshow preparing UK retailers for a March release date and giving them more information about the upcoming super handheld.
The only problem the 3DS has is that it’s virtually impossible to demonstrate it’s ability via the media and Nintendo are going to have to pull off some magic to get people to pick up the consoles themselves to see how awesome the 3D effect is.
After that it’s a guaranteed sale.
Source: VG247
Last Updated: July 20, 2010
AlKi
July 20, 2010 at 08:50
Always wanted the DS but the grafics just didnt do it for me….and nintendo can impress me with the new handheld i might give it a go!
Uberutang
July 20, 2010 at 09:15
Dude, the DS is awesome, this will make it more so.
Once you have played Zelda on a ds… nothing else can compare.
Bobby Kotick is manly
July 20, 2010 at 12:41
Agreed! The DS is pretty sweet, and nothing compares to Zelda (although it’s not really a hand-held you can take on an airport without looking like a paedophile, because you’ll be the only 20-something guy with a DS, surrounded by little girls with pink DSes).
That’s why my PSP is my travel companion. 😎
Geoffrey Tim
July 20, 2010 at 12:55
I happily tote my DS around with me. Screw what other people think, if I want to get my Layton on, I’m getting my Layton on!
Bobby Kotick Internet Tough Guy!
July 20, 2010 at 13:11
You go Girl!
However, I generally use the PSP to surf the airport’s wifi, it’s easier than pulling out the laptop.
M@GE
July 20, 2010 at 19:08
Oh PSP2 oh PSP2, where art thou to come? For thy 3DS shalt kick thy arse. Did I say that right? lol