DS sells out in Japan, Nintendo issues apology

by Ross Miller { Jan 5th 2006 at 5:30PM }

Nintendo's dual-screen portable is still potent for potential purchasers. The DS did so well this holiday season that the console actually sold out in Japan, forcing Nintendo to issue an official apology via its website. Nintendo of Japan have promised more shipments as soon as possible, but they may not come until late January.

According to the latest sales figures, Nintendo has sold around 13 million DS consoles worldwide, far exceeding Kaupthing Bank estimates from early October. Nice way to bring in the new year, eh Nintendo?

[via DS Fanboy]

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Superzapper2000 @ Jan 5th 2006 7:29PM

Awesome news for Nintendo ,Just shows that Japanese gamers are not graphic whores and choose gameplay over anything else.

Anyhow if you have problems leaving comments I've been loading the page then dumping my cookies then refreshing the page and it seems to work Ok with Mozilla.

leojsoap @ Jan 5th 2006 9:14PM

Let's see, I can recall: 'stupid gimmic' 'brick' 'the final days of nintendo' 'DOA' 'pointless'

They'll be using the same strategy for th' Revolution, I expect positive results.

Bender @ Jan 5th 2006 9:42PM

Translation of the apology (by www.game-science.com)

"We heartily thank those who bestow their patronage on our humble company.

Over the New Year season, demand for our portable game system "Nintendo DS" has vastly exceeded our predictions. It has gone out of stock, which we know has caused a great deal of trouble to our honored customers and retailers. For this we apologize from our hearts.

We will begin to ship our product by air mail, as this will help it get to retailers a bit faster. We are shipping product every week, but as supplies will not be fully replenished until the end of January, we humbly supplicate ourselves before you and beg your favor."