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Nintendo DSi Launches in Japan

November 01, 2008 in News comments 4

Nintendo's latest iteration of the Nintendo DS, the DSi, has officially launched in Japan for a price of 18,900 yen. Japanese newssite Impress Watch reports that a line of 400 strong was seen at BIC Camera in Ikebukuro. Dengeki Online is also reporting strong showings in Akihabara, at Asobitcity and Sofmap.

The DSi is slated for a 2009 release in North America and Europe. Check out more pictures at the sources.

Akira_EX via watch.impress.co.jp »
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  • 1
    Big A2 Nov 1, 08
    I'm sure the people there think they're in that Groundhog Day movie since this is the 3rd time the DS has launched in Japan.
    • 0
      Final Blade Nov 1, 08
      Like PS3 fans amirite?
      • 0
        Big A2 Nov 2, 08
        No.. these guys have had it worse.
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    bobbonew Nov 1, 08
    I think its pretty much bullshit that Nintendo has Japan basically as their slut in bed. The US is pretty good friends with Nintendo, but I guess not as good as Japan to not offer a dual release.

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