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Famitsu: New Nintendo 3DS sold over 230k during launch week-end.
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I own both sizes of the New 3DS and honestly prefer the smaller one more, but they're both excellent revisions that should bring some life into the 3DS after such a dull year for the platform in terms of sales.
Looks like Nintendo needs to factor a two-size model into their hardware from here on out.
Looks like Nintendo needs to factor a two-size model into their hardware from here on out.
Kresnik258
Member
Excellent numbers all round.
They won't decide anything just of the launch week perception, yeah it might be the more popular system at launch because most hardcore and MH player upgraded from their current LL - but I don't think this will be the case for too long.
Once the WoM starts spreading about the plates as well as the more new buyers get involved I see the regular 3DS being as if not more popular. But time will tell, a year from now we will no for sure....
A good performance, 3DS LL outsold the regular one on a constant basis, so no big surprise that N3DSLL is the more popular version so far. I also agree that early adopters and the MH4G special edition helped N3DSLL even more.
To add further context, after Mpl90s DSi and L-A 3DS comparisons. Here an example of the most recent handheld revision. Last year with the PSV2000 revision, PSV sold 58.682 units according to Famitsu, this number includes sales of the regular PSV.
launch sales according to Famitsu:
58.682 (PSV2000+PSV)
To add further context, after Mpl90s DSi and L-A 3DS comparisons. Here an example of the most recent handheld revision. Last year with the PSV2000 revision, PSV sold 58.682 units according to Famitsu, this number includes sales of the regular PSV.
launch sales according to Famitsu:
58.682 (PSV2000+PSV)
Unless I'm mistaken, they're sending new units on a regular basis, so they probably were playing it safe for now... but not too safe if they have enough consoles ready to be shipped.
The guy you quoted was referring to the prior year figures (which for this week in 2013 were around 210k, only 20k less than this year).
Presumably a relevant comparison to the Vita revision would be the figures for the same time, the year prior. Not sure how relevant they'd actually be though, given how low Vita sales are in general.
I don't think 230k is especially good for the new 3DS, but it isn't bad either. It won't be enough to offset the huge decline the platform has seen this year, but it's a definite start.
Pancakes R Us
Member
You really don't see the next handheld being released in 2016? To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if it released in Q4 next year. I think the 3DS launched about 2 years or perhaps less of the DSi. And that's all I see this as, a DSi level upgrade. After this little increase in sales, I think they'll fall again. Nintendo doesn't seem to want or be in a position to give it a proper price cut (not counting 2DS). I just don't see 3DS getting through a whole other year. It'll be 4 years old in the next 6 months or so.
Japan loves the 3DS LL version.
Magicpaint
Member
Given the sellout signs everywhere yeah they probably should have shipped more than what they did. 233K is especially good though for a second revision. It's roughly in line with past revisions of the same caliber. What would be especially good in your estimation out of curiosity? Anyway for me launch week sales are less important than long term sales. That's where I'd be watching things closely and basing the ultimate success of the revision.
PS That week last year marked the launch of a brand new Pokemon game.
Cheesemeister
Member
It looks like cover plates went on the wrong version.
Smash and MonHun4G for now.
DXB-KNIGHT
Member
Agreed
I don't think so. As hiska-kun said earlier, they put the plates on the N3DS to boost its sales, since the LL was probably going to be the most popular model.
There's definitely a market for both sizes, but they probably thought giving a little boost to the less popular model wouldn't hurt.
My guess is, maybe Japanese players don't really care about a bunch of plastic they'll never see 90% of the time (aka: when they're playing). Besides, plates aren't free, you need to pay for those.
Or maybe people here were so hyped about the plates they thought everyone would think the same, I dunno.
Personally, I find them really cool, but not cool enough to go back to such small screens. Bigger screens will always be more important for me.
Anything that supports the CPP so a bunch of the biggest games from third parties.
Cheesemeister
Member
Interceptor
Banned
Yep. Lets hope Nintendo notices this too.
Great numbers. But I don't understand why Nintendo bothered with the smaller n3DS. It's too small, even if it's a tiny bit bigger than the OG 3DS. With every LL release, it dwindles the sales of the OG DS/ OG 3DS. Isn't it pretty obvious what people prefer after so many years? I take it, it would also be cheaper to just have one production line, instead of two. Should've had faceplate changing feature for the n3DS LL too.
Pennywise83
Banned
Magicpaint
Member
Well they probably have all these special edition LLs lined up for the future...
I think my 'wow' point would've been 300k. Which might well have been achievable if there was sufficient stock. Certainly the 150k estimate that was floating around seemed ridiculously conservative to me.
Totally agree that it's more about future sales. I think the revision is going to do rather well in the long term and keep the wolf from the door for another year / year and a half.
Introducing: The New New 3DS LL!
300K would be a good debut for brand new hardware, for a revision it would be amazing.
Magicpaint
Member
The 150k really was just Media Create extrapolating based off of YoY decline data. It really was more of a "bare minimum" expectation, I think.
And yeah 300k would be wow since no revision has done that
Though as with this launch, many others -- particularly the DSLite launch (<70k!) -- have been limited by supply to varying degrees.I'm more surprised at the ratio because XL doesn't feel comfortable. Now that the regular New 3DS fixes all the issues I had with the OG (shit d-pad, too small screen, stylus placement) I can finally jump back. The face plates and colored buttons are merely bonuses at this point.
I dig that dudes, that's why it was my 'wow' point, rather than a realistic expectation. I'm not sure it's directly comparable to older platforms though because the 3DS evidently has no competition in the dedicated market.The 150k really was just Media Create extrapolating based off of YoY decline data. It really was more of a "bare minimum" expectation, I think.
And yeah 300k would be wow since no revision has done that
Still, it is a strong debut and I expect it will comfortably reign atop the mountain until the next Nintendo handheld launches.
test_account
XP-39C²
Yeah, i think the number is very good. I'm not that surprised that it was the best debut for a G version of the game though. MHP2G was released while the Monster Hunter serie was still in a bigger growing phase (MHP2G outsold MHP2 afterall), and MHP3G had two versions released before it, and from what i've heard, MHP3G didnt have much (if any?) new content over MH3 and MHP3. But yeah, the sales numbers for MH4G is indeed very good. I'm looking forward to see how it will continue to sell.
Speaking of MH4G, GaijinHunter mentioned that the game runs smoother and loading time are shortened when playing it on the new 3DS.
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Deleted member 125677
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Didn't Duckroll have a theory about how the normal version of N3DS would be selling more than the XL because of the exchangeable plates?
Or is my memory failing me miserably?
I know the opening week isn't a fair test because of the bundles, but it'll be interesting to see how they even out eventually.
Or is my memory failing me miserably?
I know the opening week isn't a fair test because of the bundles, but it'll be interesting to see how they even out eventually.
pinkurocket
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Many thanks to queen Kyary informing the public of this new device.
Even though she only promoted the regular N3DS which sold less.
……forgetit
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Everyone loves the LL/XL version. Only gaf was conflicted.
The 150k really was just Media Create extrapolating based off of YoY decline data. It really was more of a "bare minimum" expectation, I think.
And yeah 300k would be wow since no revision has done that
PSP did sell 325k back when MHP3 and the special PSP revision launched.
I don't know if we had a breakdown of the hardware models, though.
MoogleWizard
Member
I'm a bit surprised that the gap between the two models is that big. I thought the changeable face plates would be a bigger selling point in Japan.
Sammy Samusu
Member
Awesome!
Nintendo needs casual and girly games to push the regular New 3DS.
Nintendo needs casual and girly games to push the regular New 3DS.
Gaiaknight
Member
just a friendly reminder that this is the first 3ds revision in japan since the XL as the 2ds skipped japan, glad to see it and MH4G doing great.
Maybe stickers, but faceplates, I can't see how it would be possible.
It was also in the middle of the holiday season. So the triple combo of PSP3000, MHP3 and December did boost sales a little bit beyonf what a simple hardware revision would do.
Herb Alpert
Banned
What would be impossible with XL faceplates?
Gaiaknight
Member
well there is no place for them on the XL like there is on the standard new 3ds.