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Nintendo 3DS Uptake Greater than Game Boy Advance in Japan

By Jorge Ba-oh 10.02.2014 2

The latest sales figures from Japan confirm faster uptake when compared to the performance of the Game Boy Advance.

The popular handheld had sold 11.64 million units when reaching its 154th week, and now the Nintendo 3DS has surpassed that figure, topping 15 million in the same period. Despite this, the original Nintendo DS console had sold 20.16 million units in Japan by its 154th week, but the 3DS isn't too far off that achievement.

The portable is intended to be Nintendo's main profit driver this year, whilst the company attempts to boost the performance of the flailing Wii U.

Can Nintendo maintain the 3DS momentum going forward and even catch-up to the DS's record?

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Flynnie 11.02.2014#1

I've actually really enjoyed the 3DS but unlike other Nintendo consoles it took me over 2 years to finally get one. Considering i tend to buy on release it was odd. However I would say that i am enjoying it more than the GBA or DS. I really loved those 2 but the 3DS has such polish to it, the games are awesome and last year was a great year for a handheld!

To be honest, if it wasnt for the 3DS my personal gaming habits ast year would have been dominated by FIFA Smilie

darkflame (guest) 11.02.2014#2

Incidentally, the WiiU is doing better then the Snes worldwide so far.

Theres lot of statistics you just don't hear, but if you look up the graphs its actually really interesting how some consoles bloom far later in life then you think.