User blog comment:Plexioth- xD/Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate/@comment-70.54.115.173-20120220052110

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/2012/120220.html

Japanese 3DS sales are even higher than the DS and GBA did in their first years. The DS is the best-selling handheld gaming system ever (aside from phones, I guess). I think it's the best-selling video game system in Japan overall.

Could the 3DS grow even bigger than the DS? More importantly, could this be a sign that Monster Hunter has had a huge impact on the 3DS? Nintendo, the 3DS, and Monster Hunter could have a close relationship over the next four years.