According to Nintendo’s fiscal year report they have sold around 6.68 million 3DS’s since the systems launch. From the beginning of the  year to the end of March the 3DS sold around 3.61 million, which covers  launches in Japan, (February) NA and Europe. From April – September, 3.07 million 3DS’s have been sold.

Nintendo stated that since the price drop “hardware sales have been improving,” and will continue to grow during the holidays. Nintendo strongly believes their strong holiday line-ups will carry the 3DS through the holidays.

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