NEWS: 3DS Reaches 2 Million Sales In UK

Nintendo's 3D handheld has surpassed the 2 million unit mark in a recent report.

MCV UK has revealed through a combination of total sales through the 3DS, 3DS XL, and the recently released 2DS - Nintendo have hit a new milestone in the UK in terms of the systems sales. 

The 2 million mark was reached much slower than its predecessor; the DS, which seemed to do much better during its lifespan compared to the 3DS, although this "is still an impressive figure."

Games responsible for the systems success according to the MCV website include Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Pokemon X/Y.

NEWS: Pokemon X&Y - 4 Million Units Sold in 2 Days

Nintendo's latest Pokemon series has already sold almost 5 million units with its worldwide release.

Since it's release, the X & Y Pokemon games have already sold 4 million units, Nintendo revealed today, deeming it the fastest selling 3DS game of all time.

Of course, the numbers are nowhere near Pokemon Pearl & Diamond (currently at 17.6 units sold worldwide), but considering in just a weekend X & Y have sold such a ginourmous amounts of the game, it's safe to say that initial 4 million will constantly rise and make its way to the top.

Satoru Iwata, Nintendo President said: 

"The early response to Pokémon X and Pokémon Y not only reaffirms the ongoing passion of Pokémon fans, but also indicates that an entirely new generation of gamers is eager to experience the franchise for itself"

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