We all know that 3DS has been doing well in Japan recently, consistently out-performing all other consoles combined on a weekly basis. Nevertheless, it's just passed yet another landmark — six millions sales.
As reported by Andriasang, retail tracker Enterbrain has confirmed that it passed the mark last week, with sales in Japan on 20th May reaching 6,017,206. We can also safely assume that the same landmark has been passed in The Americas, with a total of 5.99 millions sales as of 31st March.
After its early troubles 3DS is making some decent progress, and Nintendo will no doubt be hoping that high profile releases throughout the rest of the year will boost sales further.
[source andriasang.com]
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Looks like some pretty good figures, keep it up, 3DS!
Best.Console.Ever. Says this pink observer.
After all the great games we're expecting to see, the sales will probably more than double by next year
Sounds great.
Hopefully it can keep this momentum going for years.
Fantasic news. Hopefully this means more 3rd party support (not saying it's bad now just hoping for more).
Awesome news indeed! I wonder if sales will drastically increase when New Super Mario Bros. 2 is released.
Well, that's pretty good news!
What a difference a year makes...
They still should have moved Pokémon Black/White 2 to 3DS to boost system sales even further.
Pretty good for a 'dead' console!
3DS already outsold the 64 and Gamecube in Japan
Makes me wonder why I have so much trouble finding StreetPass tags...
@CBattles6
this.
I really want to move to Tokyo now well hopefully T minus 6 months... (crosses fingers)
love my 3ds, wish it was a little bigger and ergonomic around the edges though...
Does anybody know how many 3dses have been sold worldwide?
IT PRINTS MONEY! XD
@CBattles6 lmfao, right? thats what i always say.
Over 12 million consoles in just 2 countries.
Amazing...
Whats the rest of the world's tally at?
The should advertise 3DS as "The best object that can be held in your hands"
17.1 million sold worldwide im pretty sure guys
[Jim Carrey voice] Now that's impressive!
I need shares in Nintendo.
So technically, almost everyone in Japan has 3DS cuz it's just an Island.
As Kelly Clarkson said, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" lol i guess that quote is true after all. (remembering the poor 3DS launch and its success now)
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