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Post: The End Of The Nintendo DS?
04-29-2013, 03:14 PM #1
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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Nintendo DS is the second most popular gaming system in the history of the video game world, only losing out by 2 million sales to the PlayStation 2. With the record of the most popular console in touching distance, does Nintendo really plan on ending its production?

The simple answer...yes. Come 31st March 2014, the DS will no longer be available in retail shops as new and Nintendo will stop production of the handheld. Despite this, Nintendo has projected a further 10 million sales for the DS before they stop making them, meaning it would take over the PlayStation 2 and put its name in the gaming hall of fame.

The DS was released at the tail end of 2004, meaning it will reach the grand old age of 9 at the end of this year. The consoles successor, has made a firm mark in terms of sales now, reaching a total of 31 million unit sales since its release in 2011.

Will the DS reach the projected 10 million sales or will it forever remain behind the PS2? Let me know your thoughts.
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05-01-2013, 03:12 PM #11
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Originally posted by chino View Post
you have a great point. as long as there are kids being produced im sure parents will buy there child a DS to start them off since it is simple after all. not only that but i was talking to a co-worker yesterday and he was saying that alot of the games that used tobe for sega genesis are being re-made to have 3d capability and also be cross compatible with the wii U. They are making Streets of rage over and as you know everybody loved that game and all the older people are going to buy it. So i guess they have potential. I here the new 3D xl (whatever its called) is bigger and dosent strain or hurts peoples eyes any more. AND THEY ARE MAKING A NEW CROSS COMPATIBLE SUPER SMASH BROS (MADE BY A DIFFERENT TEAM THIS TIME)


Yea, I'm 18, I turn 19 in August. I bought the 3DS XL for the reason of playing Pokemon, Zelda + Zelda remakes, Mario Games, and then a couple others.

I just bought the other day Super Mario 64 DS, there is so much nostalgia to the game that it is worth the money. I've got Pokemon Y pre-ordered.
05-01-2013, 06:06 PM #12
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Kids are turning 11 every day across the world, so no...the DS (in any form) will not end.
05-02-2013, 12:18 AM #13
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Originally posted by chino View Post
you have a great point. as long as there are kids being produced im sure parents will buy there child a DS to start them off since it is simple after all. not only that but i was talking to a co-worker yesterday and he was saying that alot of the games that used tobe for sega genesis are being re-made to have 3d capability and also be cross compatible with the wii U. They are making Streets of rage over and as you know everybody loved that game and all the older people are going to buy it. So i guess they have potential. I here the new 3D xl (whatever its called) is bigger and dosent strain or hurts peoples eyes any more. AND THEY ARE MAKING A NEW CROSS COMPATIBLE SUPER SMASH BROS (MADE BY A DIFFERENT TEAM THIS TIME)


it wont be done because i break my ds like every 3 months and my mom aways buys me it back. the latest one lol

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