DS Lite Sales High in Japan

March 3rd, 2006 by Sean in Console News

DSLite
The remodelled Nintendo DS Lite went on sale in Japan yesterday, and literally flew off the shelves. Shortages of the original DS have meant many Japanese retailers have been resorting to importing units for sale, or even selling pre-owned machines for more money than the cost of a new one!

Whilst production problems meant that the Ice Blue and Enamel Navy (pictured) versions of the console will not be available until next week, the Crystal White version has sold extremely well. Whilst not quite a sell out, it seems that Nintendo will need to send in new stock very soon. Nintendo’s original shipping target of 500,000 units was obviously affected by the lack of availability of the other two colours, but they still hope to ship a million of the new machines throughout March.

Rumours suggest that the west could be seeing the DS Lite sooner than originally expected as well. There is a mooted May release in the US, with a European release possible shortly afterwards.

2 Comments on “DS Lite Sales High in Japan”

Boll Says:

March 8th, 2006 at 10:23 am

Hmm, where did you hear it wasn’t a sell out Sean?

Don’t wish to be picky but I think you’ll find it was…

You can’t find em anywhere in Japan right now. However as with most things in life if you’re prepared to the market price ($300 I believe) there are unscrupulous people hoarding them for that very purpose!

Sean Says:

March 8th, 2006 at 6:42 pm

Erring on the side of caution! The report I saw was a bit vague on the matter. I guess we can expect another sell out when the coloured versions go on sale though!

BTW, Nice to see you here Boll ;-)

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