The limited edition Nintendo DS featuring Pokémon characters will be making a stateside release. The black DS was exclusive to Japan for a while, but will “soon” be headed to your local retail establishment. Well, so claims an employee from GameStop.
The DS, which will cost $129, comes with a bunch of Pokémon stuff, including a Pokémon Mystery Dungeon DVD and a carrying case.
My only question is: who still plays the game? Children, or people who grew up with the first Pokémon series 10 years ago (like me)? Obviously plenty of people are (just chose a random NPD sales chart and you’ll see one of the games there), I just was curious as to the demographics.
My 6 yr old son and all his friends in NC.
– Mostly into the BeanieBaby-sized stuffed animals.
– Has been begging for a DS. This would be perfect :)
My 21 yr old step-son and all his friends in NYC.
– Mostly into the GameBoy games.
My 16 yr old nephew just gave most of his collection to my youngest.
– Mostly into the Trading Cards.
The Pokemon franchise is still going strong. Has a section at Walmart/Target as big as Ben10, Bakugan, Batman, and others.
Hi,Its interesting to go through your website which has information on DS using for pokeman.Apart from that we have wii which has advanced features.
My 10-year-old!
Somehow the Pokemon franchise has been self-perpetuating.
A new generation of kids are exposed to:
a new TV series (Pokemon Diamond and Pearl), new toys, and new fast food tie-ins (a couple weeks ago Burger King was Pokemon cards with its kids’ meals).
Nintendo itself has 4 or 5 Pokemon DS games in its current catalog …
Yeah it is a very fun game. I know that everyone has been waiting for it. :D