The following information comes from an Interpret Q1 2011 3D Entertainment report...
- "Nintendo has yet to capitalize on the earlier anticipation for its 3DS handheld gaming device."
- interest in 3DS fell 27% from one year ago
- "The lack of sales for the 3DS does not reflect the overall interest in 3D gaming. Instead, it illustrates that Nintendo put the cart before the horse; that is, they released the hardware without the necessary software to engender robust sales. Our data shows that gamers want the Nintendo franchise games – Super Mario Brothers, Zelda, etc – but without them, the 3DS will continue to flounder."
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