3DS Coming to Japan by October

...Wait, so its not having a "global release"?

hey i had to sighn in first

November. 14. 2010. NA.

November 7th, 2010. $229.95. NA

YES! RELEASE IT ON NOVEMBER 14th!

Two days before miyamoto's b-day, one before mine.

Isn't this a rumor? I'm sure I just read something where Nintendo confirmed that they did not confirm anything beyond a 9/29 announcement date to Bloomberg.

Corbie im putting my money on that date

Holy frak. Corbie knows something.

I'm with Corbie on this.

C'mon, if this is true, hit NA with 3D awesomeness before Christmas. Then again, I don't fancy waiting in a line that might just sprawl out of my local Best Buy (How many of you got a Wii in 2006? Anyone?), so maybe not.

Huh. At this rate, Nintendo really MIGHT do what Microsoft did and ship the system the moment it's announced. Fingers crossed, but I think Corbie and Radixxs have the window covered pretty well. Oh, and Destroyer360, I did.

this is GREAT. That means if it's ready for japan, it sohuld be about ready for NA. Hope this comes before christmas...

Wow this is great for all Japanese to get it first since Nintendo want's them to test out the 3D device so by October maybe the people in Japan might post it on youtube unboxing it and seeing what features it has but little is know about it like Virtual console,and making Mii's of your own so let's hope that all of us can take inner look of the 3DS SECRETS!!!!!!

That is a surprise. This puppy will be sold out for its first few months for sure. Nintendo has had little to no time to build enough units to meet demand.

You would have to think this suggests a pre-christmas release!! (outside of Japan)

im pre ordering so i dont have to deal with the long lines(:

I rebell against Corbie! lol =P

November 14th, 2010, $180 USD.

Maybe on September 29th they'll pull a Sega Saturn and announce it's coming out September 30th. We've still got a chance to beat Japan, guys. Don't give up.

is it possible to preorder a 3DS now?

great news, I just hope that none of the games are getting pushed.

November 21st. $229.95.

@Destroyer360 I got a Wii in 2006, I also got a DS Lite on its launch day. Neither were impossible to get (at least here in Aus) but the Wii was definitely harder. Hell, hardest console I have ever tried to find in the shops was the light blue DS lite, for my sister, when they launched the colours. Heaps of white, black and pink but no light blue. I hope the 3DS isn't THAT hard.

I plan on getting this thing Launch day. My guesses for launch times/prices?

• Aus: December 9th @ $300AUD
• US: November 7th @ $200USD (US does Sundays yeah? they'd do this date just so its out before my birthday and they can annoy me)

Then again, Corbie's prediction is looking ever so true.

Personally, I hope we get it later, like in December or March. That way I can get moneyz.

PLZ PLZ PLZ must save money PLZ Announce Transferable DSiWare and VH, although my guess for some reason they wont be able to Transfer at the start but it might be the Platinum Reward next year.

I doubt we'll see any transfers.

Damn, I better start saving up some money.

Nintendo unlike Sony doesn't appreciate people buying games and owning them, so I doubt we'll see transfers as they're pretty stone age stupid about that. That said though, considering the price drops DS saw in Japan to make room for the 3DS, I would put my money on the retail rate stateside all things considered $199.99. It would be entirely illogical to charge higher than the Wii for a handheld, average consumer wouldn't be pleased let alone many hand held buyers as the PSP didn't take off until they got more reasonable rates too.

The one thing i agree with Corbie on is the transfers. I still don't think this will make it out before X-mas. Sept. 29 is really too late to start the full force of the marketing machine for an X-mas. There's also been so little detail on their online/multimedia services, which makes me think they're not in place yet. You also have to consider that just because games are done in Japan, doesn't mean they'll be localized yet. It's certainly more likely now, but still doubtful.

They had better allow transfers or I won't be buying the new system. It should be easy enough... just tie everything to that users Club Nintendo account and credit card info, etc. Come on Nintendo! Listen to your customers and make them happy, not weary of buying new downloadable content.

fabulos. NZ and AS will hopefully get it after cause that is what happened with the DSI. Cant wait.
PS gonna get animal crossing and ornica of time

I really hope that it comes out stateside in November at $199.99. However, Corbie thinks it's gonna be more expensive, so that makes me nervous. I guess i think that since he's held it in his hands, he has a better idea of what it'll be.....also, my bet is on no dsiware transfers. It's disappointing, but 3dsware will help soothe the pain ^_

sorry to burst everyones bubble, but its not official and probably not true http://nintendo3dsblog.com/the-japan-release-date-is-not-confirmed

Oh you must mean like when they said 3DS wouldn't be the name of the system. But seriously, if it's wrong, we can always blame Gamespot.

good idea

Don't have enough money for this now. I would not mind if they held off ti. Feb or march. It will cut into a lot of profits for other games on the dsi and wii. This might be a bad idea from a buisness stade point!

Check your sources before making announcements. A Yahoo Babelfish translation of the Bloomberg source shows nothing about an October release date, only the September announcement. I recommend again Babelfish over Google Translate.

I sure it would be in Nintendo's best interest to get it out in all regions by Christmas. However there are so many factors to consider.

Price
Stock
Manufacturing speed
Software support
Marketing plans
Development times

Is the system even fully done? (Psst put two cameras on the inside, if you don't you're REALLY REALLY stupid NIntendo)
Will there be enough system to meet world demand?

And I'm probably missing a million and a half other issues that could determine the launch date.

@Hardy83 Why would one internal camera be a stupid move on Nintendo's part?

Eh... I knew this wouldn't be fully confirmed. Although, if it did come out in Japan earlier, it'd be a good way to "test-drive" it before we do. Plus, I'd prefer if it came out in EU and NA a little later. Some of us need a bit more saving, you know.

UPDATE: Since this story was published, Nintendo has confirmed that it will be revealing date and price information for the 3DS on September 29. However, the Mario Factory has said it is has not confirmed that the 3DS will be out this quarter. The headline of this story initially stated that the 3DS was due out in October, according to the Bloomberg report. GameSpot regrets the error. http://www.gamespot.com/news/6271503.html?tag=latestheadlines%3Btitle%3B3

Yeah I saw that. Thanks for the heads up though Jangonov.

No problem Corbie. Just doing what I can. If only Gamespot did so in the first place.

I'm worried, I hope it comes out early next year otherwise I won't have money for it and I don't get presents.

I won't have enough money for this and I'm not sure anyone would spend a $229.95 on a Christmas present for me I'll have to work overtime stealing those rupees. Good thing they are more valuable than dollars
Also Corbie found out the exact date at E3 by winning over one of the hot chicks with his manly charm.

Maybe Nintendo will do what Microsoft did with the new Xbox model and it will come out the next day Sept.30 ...One can only dream.

Since this info has not been confirmed to be false, maybe you should change the headline you that so don't mislead people.

YES IM SO WITH CORBIE
11/07/2010 Price: i don't care, as long as it's under $210
hehe, I'd like it if it came out on my birthday!

if you can still find it

BUT!
They said in their finance briefing that the 3DS will launch in Japan, USA and Europe in the 3rd Quarter, that means until December 31th.
http://www.gamefront.de/archiv07-2010-gamefront/5265.html

I don't care if the date isn't announced yet. I am saving now. I am 13 and not getting a pay check so I had better start early with what I do get. I want enough to get a 3DS and a game to start with. I probably won't get it on the launch date... I don't feel like standing outside of my local best buy for a week just to get in and find they are all sold out.

MUST... GET 3DS.... AND KID... IKARUS.... AND SAVE.... FOR..... KIRBY....DKCR....OTHER M... GALAXY 2.... ON THE.... SIDE

why must this system seem so awesome its not ouyt yet and everyone is saying they are buying it!

shrugs
I was thinking more like $299.99 with no clue on the release date.
Corbies prediction does sound a lot better though.

I can see it in front of me already, everyone being unpatient and start buying the Japanese 3DS before it comes in their own country while they don't understand any Japanese.

maybe a christmas release date

I'm still aiming for a mid-November release (or rather wishing). Too bad the October Japanese release was false and had to burst my bubble...

cool that means that the 3ds will probably come to us before christmas!!!

If Corbie is right, I'm going to buy him one as well.

i cant wait for the 3ds!!!!!!!!!

I really want this. Though I believe this is going to be the same thing as with Flipnote Studio. People want something so bad, that they start to loose common sense and believe anything. If someone shouts out a random date people will believe it and then afterwards be let down when it doesn't come out. Human minds are made in such a way that want/greed/love if strong enough will overpower common sense. I am not saying that @Corbie is wrong I am just saying that it is not officially stated. If there was an official statement by Nintendo then I shall be persuaded. Though until then I shall just keep on living on my life checking on it from time to time.

Really, you are all really believing that the 3DS is going to be available to the public by November. There has already been a general release date announced, which said that it was coming out sometime before March of 2011. You people will believe anything. I'm with Myndaember.