Nintendo's upcoming 3D handheld console, the 3DS, won't debut until next year, the videogames pioneer has admitted.
Result: a lot of kids will get 'old' tech as presents this Christmas.
Nintendo's global roll-out kicks off on 26 February with the Japanese launch, with the gadget arriving in the US and Europe early in March - as yet, specific dates haven't been announced for these territories.
Japanese buyers will pay ?25,000 (?189). Given the January VAT increase to 20 per cent, we reckon UK consumers will be paying ?230-250 at retail.
Nintendo 3DS misses Xmas launch window ? reghardware
Result: a lot of kids will get 'old' tech as presents this Christmas.
Nintendo's global roll-out kicks off on 26 February with the Japanese launch, with the gadget arriving in the US and Europe early in March - as yet, specific dates haven't been announced for these territories.
Japanese buyers will pay ?25,000 (?189). Given the January VAT increase to 20 per cent, we reckon UK consumers will be paying ?230-250 at retail.
Nintendo 3DS misses Xmas launch window ? reghardware