Nintendo is officially phasing out the smaller New Nintendo 3DS model in Japan. A posting on the company’s Japanese website indicates that production for all colors of the handheld has come to an end. The larger New Nintendo 3DS XL model does not have any indicator on its web page about being discontinued. This move does not affect 3DS production in North America, according to Nintendo of America.
“This announcement does not affect Nintendo of America territories, as the model in question was only sold in limited quantities as special offerings,” explains a Nintendo spokesperson. “There are no changes to the sales status of New Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS or the upcoming New Nintendo 2DS XL, which launches on July 28.”
Source: GamesIndustry.biz
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