No DSi launch happening in UK

Unfortunately, there won’t be a DSi launch event in the UK. This was confirmed by Nintendo to Eurogamer, saying that the reason behind this decision is that the DSi is a mere evolution of the existing DS model, and not necessarily a replacement.

Unfortunately, there won’t be a DSi launch event in the UK. This was confirmed by Nintendo to Eurogamer, saying that the reason behind this decision is that the DSi is a mere evolution of the existing DS model, and not necessarily a replacement.

Despite this lack of shebang, however, a spokesperson also confirmed that there are 200 GameStation stores participating in a midnight sale, plus 55 GAME outlets and select HMV stores.

UK gamers can own their own “evolved DS” in the DSi for GBP 149 (about US$ 212). The DSi has been making waves, topping charts in Japan since it laucnhed.

• Euro DSi more protected against flashcards than in Japan
  
• Japan hardware sales: PS3 passes 3 million, 360 passes 1 milion
• Media Create Japanese hardware and software sales for 03/16 to 03/22: DSi zooms to top of hardware charts
  

Via Eurogamer