3DS Announcement Unfortunate For DSi XL – EEDAR

We have to agree with the videogame analysts over at EEDAR on this one. Surely the announcement of the Nintendo 3DS is going to have a pretty bad impact on the sales of the recently released DSi XL.

Having said that the extra large DS is intended for the older generation who will likely not be so bothered with a new console launch compared to the hardcore gaming crowd that always want the next piece of hardware. We reckon the DSi XL will still sell to the oldies!

“It is unfortunate for the Nintendo DSi XL, new hardware announcements certainly impacts consumers’ willingness to purchase old hardware that may be ‘obsolete’ in less than a year. But I am sure people plan on not buying the Nintendo DSi XL just as much now as they did yesterday. Gamers have been patiently waiting for an announcement on what will succeed the Nintendo DS. Three years ago I remember seeing people bust out their Nintendo DS at the airport, on trains, waiting in-line. Now recently, I’ve noticed more and more are turning to the iPhone to quench their entertainment thirst. Also, the DS is plagued with piracy, something that Nintendo can barely control. Their only true power-move to stop piracy is to simply start all over again with new hardware. I don’t think its success will come into question. Release a new Mario title, promise us a new Link game is on the way, and dazzle us with Donkey Kong in 3D, and gamers will line-up around the block to buy one.”

Thanks Destructoid