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Nintendo's DSi has sold 92,000 units after just two days on UK shelves, GamesIndustry.biz reports.
The redesigned handheld outsold all other hardware in the region combined, enjoying the fourth-largest hardware launch in UK history.
Retailers had touted impressive pre-order figures for the new handheld - an upgrade over the DS Lite that has bigger and brighter screens, two cameras, more on-board memory, an SD memory card slot and online store to download games from.
The DSi costs GBP 149.99, and you can find our in-depth impressions of the hardware elsewhere on Eurogamer.
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Comments: 1-36 of 36 in total
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I just don't get it. If I didn't have a DS, I might be tempted, but for the inflated price tag I'd rather own a PSP or an original DS. The DSi just doesn't offer anything of interest to me. Maybe it will in the future, but I still doubt I'll be willing to shell out £150 for it, and you can bet Nintendo won't drop the price anytime soon. or ever.
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superted1974
07/04/09 @ 13:43
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Did no one get the freaking memo!
There is a worldwide recession on the go - why are people buying these things
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Petulant_Radish
07/04/09 @ 13:47
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"What were the top 3 largest launches in UK history then?! "
PSP, PS3 & the Wii. Not sure in what order though, and it probably didn't beat Campbells Condensed Soup either. |
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ryohazuki1983
07/04/09 @ 13:59
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Lot of parents being nagged then trading in DS Lite and paying 75quid on top, madness, not getting that much for your money IMO.
Hats off to ninty tho for being able to make a load of cash from Wii and DS; then figuring out a way to fleece people even more by "upgrading" to DSi. £150 is crazy IMO, can get a good deal on a 360 for £10 more with multiple games. Or buy an arcade with £20 change. It's a smart move on their part by making it so high as they don't have to drop the price of DS Lite. |
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Made the most of the Game DS Lite trade in. Nice new gadget is always good, but now waiting for the DS store to kick in with some decent downloads hat don't look like Flash games.
EDIT: In case I sound mental, I traded in the DS Lite because after drowning it in the bath, I sent it to these useless fuckers to repair… http://www.consolesandgadgets.com/ After one scratched screen which looked like it had been installed by Edward Brillohands and then a replacement LCD with at least two dead pixels (clearly second hand) I thought fuck it and went for the offer instead.
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ryohazuki1983
07/04/09 @ 14:43
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@JeroenZM
Thats true, 100,000 sold despite the fact theres aren't any games for it, now that really is insane!
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Take note MS and Sony. It's not about the hardware or the quality of the games just as long as you have a a range of celebraties (ranging from AAA like Nicole Kidman to Z like that girl who used be in a girl band and married that footballer, no not posh spice, no not Cheyl Cole she's still in a girl band... the one from eternal... Louise Redknapp) shown using the things.
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Still after the negativity about the price and need for it the sales figure is surprising.
Negativity amongst gamers, and the specialist press. Your average DSi consumer cares not for the opinions of hardcore gamers, and will gladly shell out for the latest Nintendo hardware iteration. Mmm, shiny. |
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canIdoyabombsforya
07/04/09 @ 15:35
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"£150 is crazy IMO, can get a good deal on a 360 for £10 more with multiple games. Or buy an arcade with £20 change. It's a smart move on their part by making it so high as they don't have to drop the price of DS Lite. "
Tell me more, I'd love a portable 360 that plays DS style games. It's a smart move because Japan's economy is shite right now. |
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£150 is crazy IMO, can get a good deal on a 360 for £10 more with multiple games. Or buy an arcade with £20 change. It's a smart move on their part by making it so high as they don't have to drop the price of DS Lite.
You must be having a laugh? Do you really think anyone (or hardly anyone) with £150 in their pocket wanting a DSi would pick up a 360 instead?! Not sure what planet you're on, but approx. 7 in 10 people seem to have DS' at my work, and they are always sat in the canteen or staff room playing them at lunchtime...would love to see them trying that on a 360. I imagine many people see their DS as incredible value considering how much most people I know actually play on them, £150 isn't a big deal. Anyhow, I'm sold as soon as a few killer DSi Shop games come along worth getting as I only have a DS Fat at the moment. I have a feeling that will take off big time within a few months.
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canIdoyabombsforya
07/04/09 @ 21:25
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This will go for £200 on a certain auction site if Nintendo can't meet demand.
Pink DS phats were hitting 180 notes the xmas they came out. |
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Kazzahdrane
07/04/09 @ 21:26
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What pissed me off with the DSi, is that the unit itself supports modern WiFi encryption like WPA, but the games (i tried GTA) still only work with WEP.
Oh Nintendo... |
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IneptPercy
07/04/09 @ 22:49
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Is it just me as a DS lite owner who just sees this as a waste of my money?... hence no sale to me.
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