E3 2010: Install games on 3DS

[wraggster]

Japanese newspaper Nikkei is claiming that Nintendo’s new 3DS handheld will allow users to install multiple games onto its inbuilt memory chips, cutting out the need to carry around separate game cartridges.
Andriasang says users will be able to select from any installed game from the main menu.
If true, it’s a very brave move for Nintendo. Any in-built capacity for executing code from internal memory will surely make it easier for pirates to get custom code running on the machine.
Recent estimates pin the value of handheld piracy at £29bn. Senior industry execs have cited DS piracy as one of the main reasons behind the handheld’s struggle at retail, and major releases such as Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars are also said to have suffered as a result.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/39649/E3-2010-Install-games-on-3DS

[ChuckMcB]

Recent estimates pin the value of handheld piracy at £29bn. Made up numbers. 1 pirated download is not one lost sale.


Senior industry execs have cited DS piracy as one of the main reasons behind the handheld’s struggle at retail

"Nintendo DS sales in the UK top 10 million" (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/nintendo-ds-sales-in-the-uk-top-10-million-1838146.html)

Nintendo financials reveal impressive Wii, DS sales (http://www.reghardware.com/2009/05/07/nintendo_2009_financials/)

NPD Sales Figures – Nintendo DS Outselling All Other Consoles (http://www.digitpedia.com/npd-sales-figures-nintendo-ds-outselling-all-other-consoles/5159/)

I wish they would make up their minds.....

In related news: gamers have cited lack of new, original games as the one main reason behind them not buying.