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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HovaPosted:

It has some great games like Fire Emblem, Pokemon XY and Bravely Default, but is terrible as a hardware and comes with abysmal practices like region lock (everything 50% more expensive, doesn't get cheaper over time and comes up to 1 year later for Europe) and digital games tied to hardware and not account. I have one and it's a rather mixed bag. Decent games, bad machine and company policies

gmlukensPosted:

Nintendo should just stick to stuff like this

HaloPosted:

Wow that's a ton of sales! Its selling pretty well.

GubbinsPosted:

I have never played/owned a 3DS, people say they are pretty good.

MichikoPosted:

Not surprised with the release of Pokemon X and Y to help :P

GossipPosted:

I bought one of these then the next week it broke... Idk why people think its good.

SpeedballPosted:

I can't believe so many people actually buy this? I thought it was just for kids but dang. Even adults buy this

KatsumiPosted:

Leisure Didn't expect this from Nintendo. More sales maybe because younger people buying devices.


Surprisingly i actually know much more people over the age of 15 that own a 3DS than children.

ChurPosted:

I bought one of these and i'm really enjoying it not surprised this has happened.

BigRedMachinePosted:

Didn't expect this from Nintendo. More sales maybe because younger people buying devices.


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