Let’s hope that 3DS doesn’t cost too much more than the DS to make as Nintendo are still not keen on selling hardware at a loss like Sony and Microsoft have in the past.

VB: Are you concerned about how much this will cost? There are so many new things in it, I wonder if you will price it above the normal range where you price your handhelds? Your prices are usually below Sony’s.

SI: I have to refrain from talking specifically about the price point. What I can confirm is that, in terms of the production costs, it will cost more than the costs for the Nintendo DS today. Having said that, we believe we will produce enough value worthy of the production cost. We do not think we have to sell the products below cost.

Thanks VB