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[Netrunner2k2]

I am pretty sure that the cardboard boxes are for the DS system itself(which is never in plastic) and the games ARE in plastic.

 

[bud]

I don't understand the pokemon love.

 

[Pureauthor]

Well, you collect the POKEYMANZ, and then you can show them to other people.

Let me show you them.

 

[Magicpaint]

I don't understand the pokemon love.

Cute little critters battling it out, what's not to love?

 

[bud]

It's the same game every time except with basically new skins for the creatures to make them look 'different.'

 

[CorwinB]

I am pretty sure that the cardboard boxes are for the DS system itself(which is never in plastic) and the games ARE in plastic.

Future European NDS releases are rumored to use cardboard games, actually...

 

[Illuminati]

No, no. GAF assess the success of a launch based on his expression and workload.

I agree. This one sales person that shows up again and again in photos of console and game launches has no idea of the power he wields on NeoGAF. His actions alone determine whether a console or game will succeed or flop in Japan.

 

[Magicpaint]

It's the same game every time except with basically new skins for the creatures to make them look 'different.'

There are usually a ton of new monsters to catch with each new iteration.

Diamond and Pearl has so much new stuff, Wi-Fi with voice is a big addition for example.

 

[king zell]

 

[Pureauthor]

It's the same game every time except with basically new skins for the creatures to make them look 'different.'

 

[ZeoVGM]

It's the same game every time except with basically new skins for the creatures to make them look 'different.'

so in other words, you dont play them?

 

[temjin]

Wow, those Pokemon DS Lite boxes look ****ing SEXY. Awesome design.

 

[Tobor]

Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy is the same game every time except with basically new skins for the creatures to make them look 'different.'

Fixed.

While I agree that the Pokemon IP is a bit silly, the RPG behind it is really good.

 

[Vic]

wow, that Pokemon DS Lite looked like shit when we had the first pics but now...

 

[bud]

so in other words, you dont play them?

I did play the gbc versions and they were all the same to me.

 

[TheKingsCrown]

That DSLite is hot. Bring it here Nintendo!

 

[Netrunner2k2]

Future European NDS releases are rumored to use cardboard games, actually...

I am well aware of that, I was talking about Japan where some people where wondering if the Pokemon games were in plastic or cardboard. I should have been more clear.

 

[Aurora]

I did play the gbc versions and they were all the same to me.

Well obviously. Gold / Silver / Crystal were all essentially the same game: the second generation of Pokémon games.

Seriously, give this title a shot when it comes stateside. I think you'd be pleasantly surprised.

 

[ZeoVGM]

I did play the gbc versions and they were all the same to me.

that's because gold/silver/crystal ARE the same game

you do know how the multiple color thing works, no?

 

[Mithos Yggdrasill]

Des sources japonaises annoncent une rupture de stocks de Pokémon Diamant/Perle dans la plupart des boutiques. Malgré les 2 millions de jeux mis sur le marché le jour-j (1 million pour chaque jeu), cela n’aurait pas suffit face à la demande.

Quand à la Nintendo DS Lite, 500 000 consoles se seraient vendues en quelques heures. Nintendo avait prévu le coup et a mis 1 million de DS Lite.

Translation:

It seems that the 2 millions copies of Pokémon Diamond/Pearl (1 million for each version)that Nintendo has brought to the market have already been sold.
Nintendo has sold even 500.000 Nintendo DS is just few hours on a total of 1 millions that Nintendo has distributed this week in Japan.

Attention: this is a rumor for now.

 

[Magicpaint]

Translation:

It seems that the 2 millions copies of Pokémon Diamond/Pearl (1 million for each version)that Nintendo has brought to the market have already been sold.
Nintendo has sold even 500.000 Nintendo DS is just few hours on a total of 1 millions that Nintendo has distributed this week in Japan.

Attention: this is a rumor for now.

:O

 

[Calidor]

Translation:

It seems that the 2 millions copies of Pokémon Diamond/Pearl (1 million for each version)that Nintendo has brought to the market have already been sold.
Nintendo has sold even 500.000 Nintendo DS is just few hours on a total of 1 millions that Nintendo has distributed this week in Japan.

Attention: this is a rumor for now.

:lol :lol :lol

 

[Pureauthor]

Translation:

It seems that the 2 millions copies of Pokémon Diamond/Pearl (1 million for each version)that Nintendo has brought to the market have already been sold.
Nintendo has sold even 500.000 Nintendo DS is just few hours on a total of 1 millions that Nintendo has distributed this week in Japan.

Attention: this is a rumor for now.

An entirely believable rumour, I'd say.

*golf clap for the DS phenonemon*

 

[Netrunner2k2]

Translation:

It seems that the 2 millions copies of Pokémon Diamond/Pearl (1 million for each version)that Nintendo has brought to the market have already been sold.
Nintendo has sold even 500.000 Nintendo DS is just few hours on a total of 1 millions that Nintendo has distributed this week in Japan.

Attention: this is a rumor for now.

Is there any other source that can verify this?

 

[Mithos Yggdrasill]

Is there any other source that can verify this?

I'm searching.

 

[Vic]

Translation:

It seems that the 2 millions copies of Pokémon Diamond/Pearl (1 million for each version)that Nintendo has brought to the market have already been sold.
Nintendo has sold even 500.000 Nintendo DS is just few hours on a total of 1 millions that Nintendo has distributed this week in Japan.

Attention: this is a rumor for now.

*shakes head*

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Translation:

It seems that the 2 millions copies of Pokémon Diamond/Pearl (1 million for each version)that Nintendo has brought to the market have already been sold.
Nintendo has sold even 500.000 Nintendo DS is just few hours on a total of 1 millions that Nintendo has distributed this week in Japan.

Attention: this is a rumor for now.

if this turns out to be true I hope nintendo has another shipment for the weekend
they always sell tons of stuff on the weekends in Japan

 

[Souldriver]

Translation:

It seems that the 2 millions copies of Pokémon Diamond/Pearl (1 million for each version)that Nintendo has brought to the market have already been sold.
Nintendo has sold even 500.000 Nintendo DS is just few hours on a total of 1 millions that Nintendo has distributed this week in Japan.

Attention: this is a rumor for now.

If true, i will have to say "wow" once again. Everytime I think the DS has reached it's high point there's a new unbelievable event that makes my jaws drop!

 

[Pureauthor]

If true, i will have to say "wow" once again. Everytime I think the DS has reached it's high point there's a new unbelievable event that makes my jaws drop!

Just wait until they announce DQIX exclusive to DS.

Believe.

 

[Stormbringer]

Holy shit :lol .

 

[Barf_the_Mog]

That rumor is about as believable as anything neo posts.

 

[Deleted member 1235]

you do know how the multiple color thing works, no?

can you explain it? I've never even seen a pokemon game being played but have wondered about the diff versions that seem to release with every new game.

 

[Mithos Yggdrasill]

Just wait until they announce DQIX exclusive to DS.

Believe.

I posted a thread where it seems that Itadaki Street is coming to the DS.

 

[Aurora]

Meh, I might aswell translate it correctly:

Japanese sources have announced a shortage in stock for Pokémon Diamond/Pearl in the majority of retailers. Despite the 2 million copies allocated to shops for today (1 million per game), this was not enough to meet the demands.

Moving on to the DS Lite; 500,000 units were sold in just a few hours. Nintendo had predicted such a demand and so stocked retailers with 1 million DS Lite units.

 

[Vic]

Meh, I might aswell translate it correctly:

Japanese sources have announced a shortage in stock for Pokémon Diamond/Pearl in the majority of retailers. Despite the 2 million copies allocated to shops for today (1 million per game), this did not meet the demands.

Moving on to the DS Lite, 500,000 units were sold in a few hours. Nintendo had predicted such an event and so allocated 1 million DS Lites.

yep, thats a better translation. more accurate

 

[Masklinn]

if this turns out to be true I hope nintendo has another shipment for the weekend
they always sell tons of stuff on the weekends in Japan

The rumour mill sez that they have prepared a total of 1 million DS' for the whole week and 1.5 million games for each colour.

Another sites says:

La plupart des sources au Japon parlent d'une rupture de stocks dans la plupart des magasins. Pourtant, 2 millions de copies ont été livrées dans tout le Japon, de quoi contenter tout le monde. C'est 500 000 Nintendo DS Lite qui se seraient écoulées en 10 heures.

Translation:

Most of our japanese sources talk of a sellout in most shops. 2 million copies (both colors included) had been shipped. And around 500.000 DS Lites would've been sold in about 10 hours.

edit: meh, burned

It also seems that, due to the online abilities of DS' pokemans, the USB WiFi dongle sales have also skyrocketed.

It also seems like Amazon.co.jp lists the following top sales:

1) Pokemon Diamond
2) Pokemon Pearl
3) Diamond + Pearl pack
4) Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector

16) Pokemon Pearl Collector Edition

22) Pokemon Diamond Collector Edition

Can anyone check?

 

[Tchu-Espresso]

Those crazy japanese.

 

[Mithos Yggdrasill]

Meh, I might aswell translate it correctly:

Japanese sources have announced a shortage in stock for Pokémon Diamond/Pearl in the majority of retailers. Despite the 2 million copies allocated to shops for today (1 million per game), this was not enough to meet the demands.

Moving on to the DS Lite; 500,000 units were sold in just a few hours. Nintendo had predicted such a demand and so stocked retailers with 1 million DS Lite units.

Thanks.

 

[Sunski]

I can't wait for the weekly charts from now until Easter.

 

[Meier]

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/bestsellers/videogames/ref=sv_vg_2/503-1785256-9518308?ie=UTF8

There's the list. Looks like all of the Pokemon titles have been sold out and the price is Y7,500 and up now via the Marketplace. The pack is listed as high as Y18,000 for the both of them.

 

[wasting]

that black pokemon lite is hot, i love the box

 

[slaughterking]

Most of our japanese sources talk of a sellout in most shops. 2 million copies (both colors included) had been shipped. And around 500.000 would've been sold in about 10 hours.

Okay, but they say 500.000 D&P copies sold in a few hours!? No word about the DS sales (, that should be the 500k thing according to the other source).

 

[TheKingsCrown]

Okay, but they say 500.000 D&P copies sold in a few hours!? No word about the DS sales (, that should be the 500k thing according to the other source).

No, the original quote seems to say that 500k DSLite were sold in 10 hours and most of the copies of D+P, that is, most of the 2 million.

 

[datruth29]

No, the original quote seems to say that 500k DSLite were sold in 10 hours and most of the copies of D+P, that is, most of the 2 million.

Jesus......

 

[Chris Michael]

How much did previous Pokemans sell on launch day?

 

[Masklinn]

Okay, but they say 500.000 D&P copies sold in a few hours!? No word about the DS sales (, that should be the 500k thing according to the other source).

No, 500 000 DS lites, I had forgotten that part, when I wrote the translation, sorry

 

[Error]

I don't understand the pokemon love.

an incredibly deep RPG with a cutesy exterior.

Im not surprised at the love it gets

 

[Saoh]

Translation:

It seems that the 2 millions copies of Pokémon Diamond/Pearl (1 million for each version)that Nintendo has brought to the market have already been sold.
Nintendo has sold even 500.000 Nintendo DS is just few hours on a total of 1 millions that Nintendo has distributed this week in Japan.

Attention: this is a rumor for now.

:lol :lol

that would be awesome

 

[Masklinn]

How much did previous Pokemans sell on launch day?

I think GBA moved 1.3mil the first week.

In a word, Pokemon DS may already have sold more on first day than GBA sold on first week.

 

[jepense]

Japanese sources have announced a shortage in stock for Pokémon Diamond/Pearl in the majority of retailers. Despite the 2 million copies allocated to shops for today (1 million per game), this was not enough to meet the demands.

Moving on to the DS Lite; 500,000 units were sold in just a few hours.

Insane sales and nice material for the statistics lovers next week.