Updated Nintendo DS price-drop to $129 in the US

Rumour: Cheap Ass Gamer reports that the DS might receive $20 price-drop by the 21st. Update The report has been confirmed.

According to Cheap Ass Gamer, there is reason to believe that the price of the DS in America might drop by $20 USD to $129.99 USD by the 21st, right in time for the release of Nintendogs. Their source seems to be a major retailer, but Nintendo has yet to announce anything official. Many bargins have been proven this way before but this is still to be treated as just a rumor until Nintendo announces the price-drop them-selves. If true though, this could be a great thing for importers who have yet to pick up a DS in Europe. We'll have more as it breaks.

Update - Nintendo has now issued a press release regarding the price cut that officially confirms it.

"The new price and the arrival of a mega hit like Nintendogs give Nintendo DS a one-two punch that will thrill consumers," says Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales & marketing. "Consumers know Nintendo offers the best in the hand-held video game industry, and this news should make them very happy."

Whether the price-cut will reach Europe or Australia as well, remains unknown.

src: Cheap Ass Gamer

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  NoE will announce a price-drop for Europe at the Games Convention for September 1st. But that are rumors.

  shiggy, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Actually, there are also rumours about an announcement on the WiFi-tests during the GC

  Dennis, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Theres lors of rumours doing the rounds.

  skarma, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Thats also about the price of a GBA SP in the UK :/

  skarma, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Exactly why it's good news for importers.

  Jay, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Wow. Even cheaper than the PSP.

  Fish, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Nearly half the price of a PSP

  LeSomeGuy, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Don't trust the Yahoo article. It has crap about the PSP. Too much crap. Makes it seem like the PSP was first.

  yaanu, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Thanks anime, updated :D

  skarma, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  oh kewl, i love price drops!!! but its only in america...

  tiamat1990, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  The lower the price the better!

  unusual_rex, 30-11--0001 at 00:00