Author Topic: Place Yer Bets: 3DS US Launch Month (Read 17834 times)

UncleBob · « **on:** June 21, 2010, 10:37:35 PM »

So, hot topic of discussion right now - you get seven days to vote. You can change your vote. When it launches, we'll dig this thread back up and see how close we were.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2010, 10:44:33 PM »

January 2011 is my guess. Pokemon Black and White will likely be in America in March and this will give players time to grab the 3DS before launch of Black and White.

bustin98 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2010, 10:47:17 PM »

March 2011. Or later, depending on supply constraints of the display.

Guitar Smasher · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2010, 10:57:19 PM »

I'm expecting the system to sell out in Japan. For months. This might delay the American launch, past March'11.

But if Sony somehow releases the rumoured PSP2 first quarter 2011, then NoA will be forced to launch.

Although the fact Americans have experienced the system already as opposed to the Japanese (who I assume haven't), this may entice NoA to get it out here much sooner.

Too many variables.

But my guess goes to March 2011.

Mop it up · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2010, 11:03:08 PM »

It's a tough call, really. I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo pushed it out for the holiday season. But I decided on March, since I think Nintendo will want to make sure they have a solid launch line up.

nickmitch · « **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2010, 12:53:46 PM »

I'm going with March too. If there aren't enough launch games (which I doubt) a new Pokemon game with optional 3D will be there.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2010, 01:06:35 PM »

Holiday 2010 to combat Waanabwii's.

3DS is gonna take the attention of the casual and the core.

Pale · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2010, 01:53:06 PM »

I don't think they are going to make their goal.

Mostly because I think they would be pretty dumb not to launch this thing at Christmas time and there is no way it's going to be ready for this Christmas.

MysticGohan · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2010, 02:26:02 PM »

Could end up repeating the DS's launch, what'cha think?

that Baby guy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2010, 02:39:04 PM »

Quote from: Pale on June 22, 2010, 01:53:06 PM

I don't think they are going to make their goal.

Mostly because I think they would be pretty dumb not to launch this thing at Christmas time and there is no way it's going to be ready for this Christmas.

Seriously? With what they showed there, it looked like a variety of games were nearly completed. Maybe not so many 3rd party titles, but some of Nintendo's games looked almost ready to go. I say the third Sunday in November.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2010, 02:46:26 PM »

Back at GDC devs were saying that they were supposed to target game completion for release this year.

I'm sure they will have plenty of games ready for launch including the 3DSware Retro Upgrades.

Kytim89 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2010, 02:49:46 PM »

I am going to bet and place the 3DS launch in November 2010. The anniversary of the official release of the DS brand in America. I see Nintendo releasing their new tech to reinforce the wii against the Kinect and Sony's Move.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2010, 03:14:42 PM »

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on June 22, 2010, 02:46:26 PM

Back at GDC devs were saying that they were supposed to target game completion for release this year.

I'm sure they will have plenty of games ready for launch including the 3DSware Retro Upgrades.

Has anyone actually published the prospective list Nintendo has up on their press kit for 3DS titles? It's long, I took a look at it for the first time today.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2010, 03:18:49 PM »

Rare should do some 3DS stuff.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2010, 03:32:40 PM »

The more I think about it, the more certain I am that it's coming this year. The 3DS would do a lot better in sales launching in the 4th quarter than in the 1st, and I don't think it would have any real effect on DS sales. Most of the people who would buy a DS this holiday season will do so regardless of whether or not the 3DS is there; there isn't much overlap between people who waited 6 years to buy a DS and people who will buy a 3DS at launch.

The 3DS will launch on November 21st, 2010. It was mentioned on RFN, and I saw the pattern prior to that: Nintendo launches hardware the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The GameCube, DS, and Wii all launched on that day, and I don't see any reason that will change. It also has the side benefit of being 6 years to the day after the launch of the original DS.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #15 on:** June 22, 2010, 04:01:12 PM »

I don't see it coming out this year, the DS is still selling way to good. March 2011 is when I see a worldwide launch.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #16 on:** June 22, 2010, 04:20:53 PM »

The DS will sell really well whether the 3DS is out or not. The 3DS, on the other hand, would sell a lot better if it comes out late this year than if it comes out early next year.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 22, 2010, 05:33:08 PM »

Quote from: thatguy on June 22, 2010, 03:14:42 PM

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on June 22, 2010, 02:46:26 PM
Back at GDC devs were saying that they were supposed to target game completion for release this year.

I'm sure they will have plenty of games ready for launch including the 3DSware Retro Upgrades.

Has anyone actually published the prospective list Nintendo has up on their press kit for 3DS titles? It's long, I took a look at it for the first time today.

Quote from: Nintendo Press Site - 3DS Title List

Below is a partial list of upcoming first- and third- party games for the new Nintendo 3DS system. Note that game titles are subject to change.
Publisher
Game

Activision Publishing, Inc.
DJ Hero® 3D
AQ INTERACTIVE
cubic ninja

ATLUS
Etrian Odyssey
Shin Megami Tensei
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor

Capcom
RESIDENT EVIL® REVELATIONS
SUPER STREET FIGHTER IV 3D Edition (name not final)

Electronic Arts
FIFA Soccer
Madden NFL
The Sims™ 3

Gameloft
Asphalt GT
Harmonix
Music game

HUDSON SOFT
Bomberman franchise
DECA SPORTS franchise
KORORINPA franchise

KONAMI
Baseball franchise
Contra franchise
Frogger franchise
HIDEO KOJIMA’S METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D
“The Naked Sample”
PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER franchise /
WINNING ELEVEN franchise

LEVEL-5
Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (name not final)

Majesco Entertainment
BloodRayne: The Shroud
A Boy and His Blob
Face Racers: Photo Finish
Lion’s Pride: Adventures on the Serengeti
Martha Stewart
WonderWorld Amusement Park

Marvelous Entertainment
BOKUJYOUMONOGATARI 3D (name not final)

NAMCO BANDAI Games
Dragon Ball® franchise (name not final)
Gundam® franchise (name not final)
PAC-MAN™ & GALAGA™ (name not final)
RIDGE RACER® (name not final)
Super Robot franchise (name not final)

Nintendo
Animal Crossing™
Kid Icarus: Uprising
Mario Kart™
nintendogs™ + cats
Paper Mario™
PilotWings Resort™
Star Fox 64™ 3D
Steel Diver™

ROCKET
Crash-City GP
VS-robo

SEGA
Sonic (name not final)
Super Monkey Ball (name not final)

SQUARE ENIX
CODENAME: Chocobo Racing® 3D
DRAGON QUEST® franchise
FINAL FANTASY® franchise
KINGDOM HEARTS franchise

Take-Two Interactive
Carnival Games® franchise

TECMO KOEI GAMES
DEAD OR ALIVE® 3D (name not final)
DYNASTY WARRIORS® (name not final)
NINJA GAIDEN® (name not final)
SAMURAI WARRIORS® 3D (name not final)

TOMY
LOVELY LISA 3D
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ACTION

THQ
de Blob 2
Kung Fu Panda Kaboom of Doom
Marvel Super Hero Squad Infinity Gauntlet
The Penguins of Madagascar
Puss N Boots
Saints Row: Drive-By

Ubisoft
Assassin’s Creed™ Lost Legacy
Battle of Giants™: Dinosaur Strike
Driver® Renegade
Hollywood 61 (name not final)
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon™
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory™
Warner Bros
Batman franchise
LEGO franchise

Dems alot a titles.... I think 3DS launch this Xmas will be fine

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #18 on:** June 22, 2010, 05:45:57 PM »

I think it's a safe bet that at least 80% of those will not be at launch.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 22, 2010, 05:58:10 PM »

That's the point. There is a metric ton of titles on the way and since GDC devs have been making games with Holiday 2010 release in mind.
Assuming 80% of those don't ship during the holidays, there are still plenty of titles to trickle out over the following months with more to be revealed & released between Jan 2011 and E3 2011.

Arbok · « **Reply #20 on:** June 22, 2010, 06:24:22 PM »

My gut says November 2010, so going with that

NeoStar9X · « **Reply #21 on:** June 22, 2010, 08:03:19 PM »

Going to go with Nov 2010. I just have a feeling they will want to put a stop to whatever Sony and Microsoft are trying to do with their new control methods. The 3DS launch will dominate the gaming industry for months after the release. Things will sell out and we'll have lines for the system the same way there was some for the Wii. It gives them a chance to basically "relaunch" the Wii as well with new colors and their holiday games.

Louieturkey · « **Reply #22 on:** June 24, 2010, 03:20:55 PM »

I think January, but I may change to November after reading the comments here. One question: Do you think NPD will separate 3DS sales from DS/i sales or will they get lumped together still?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 24, 2010, 03:28:50 PM »

completely different system so they should be tracked separately.

Louieturkey · « **Reply #24 on:** June 24, 2010, 03:30:46 PM »

The DSi is different. It has games that cannot be played on the DS. DS, DSi and 3DS all can play DS games. So why isn't the DSi tracked separately?

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