Andre Yoskowitz
11 Jan 2014 10:43
Nintendo has proudly boasted that 3DS games sold in record numbers in 2013, with the company expecting the momentum to continue in 2014.
Overall, 16 million combined packaged and digital 3DS games were sold for the year, a massive 45 percent increase over 2012.
"We're not slowing down in 2014. With more games featuring fan-favorite franchises on the way, the best days of Nintendo 3DS are still to come," says Nintendo.
Including 3DS XL and 2DS handhelds, total lifetime sales of the 3DS family are now 11.5 million in the U.S.
For the new year, the company has promised new blockbusters including Yoshi's New Island, Disney Magical World and Square Enix's Bravely Default. Additionally, the latest sequel of the popular "Professor Layton" series will launch at the end of February.