3DS sales top 11.5 million in the US

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16 million combined packaged and digital 3DS games sold in 2013

US 3DS sales have surpassed 11.5 million units, Nintendo claims.

The company said on Friday that the latest lifetime hardware sales figure is for the entire 3DS family of portable systems, which also includes 3DS XL and 2DS.

The new 3DS sales total is up from 10.5 million units reported in mid-December.

More than 16 million combined packaged and digital 3DS games were sold in 2013, an increase of more than 45 per cent over 2012's total, according to Nintendo of America.

"Nintendo 3DS is a powerhouse with games and experiences that appeal to all kinds of players," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales and marketing.

"We're not slowing down in 2014. With more games featuring fan-favorite franchises on the way, the best days of Nintendo 3DS are still to come."

Lifetime UK sales of 3DS, 3DS XL and the new 2DS combined topped two million units in December. The handheld device was also the best-selling game system of 2013.

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-SignedPosted:

I bet everyone is waiting for Smash Bros to be released.

TaigaAisakaPosted:

I'm going to guess that most of these sales are for the new Pokemon games. I know for a fact that I am going to be buying one of these soon for Pokemon X.

FijiPosted:

That is really surprising tbh

SwiftPosted:

I am one of those, and should I say that it is really fun to play.

MaggardoPosted:

ImgBurn If you want a hand held console get a PS Vita they are way better.


I agree, I have a VITA, and they are pretty cool. My little brother has a 2DS/3DS, and I have played it a bit then and there. And I think the VITA is far better than the DS!

CaszechPosted:

Thats a surprising number for the 3DS.

DJMarkyMarkPosted:

I use to own a Nintendo DS back when I was in middle school but I haven't played one in years. It was pretty cool but I am interested in different types of games now.

SIKSPosted:

I would have never expected that high of a number in sales for the 3ds. But it is a good handheld console I'll admit that.

MSXPosted:

If you want a hand held console get a PS Vita they are way better.

CraigPosted:

I cannot waste my money on something like this, i just can't.


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