A spokesperson has confirmed plans to release the newly announced version of Nintendo DS in Europe early next year according to CVG.
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Just hours after the official unveiling of the DSi at Nintendo's autumn press conference in Japan, a spokesperson for Nintendo of Europe has confirmed plans to launch the newest model in the enormously successful Nintendo DS line across the region during the early part of next year.
Speaking to CVG, the representative stated "our plan is to launch DSi in Europe in Spring 2009." No other details, such as a price point, have been offered at this time.