Nintendo DS Price Cut Looms ??? News

Unconfirmed reports have today suggested a looming price-cut for the Nintendo DS across N America, ahead of the release of Nintendogs on August 22nd. If the retail report is to be believed then the Nintendo DS will be cut from $149.99 to $129.99 (£71).

Thereâ??s no word yet as to whether a similar move will occur in Europe (let alone whether itâ??s a genuine claim in the first place), but given the impending launch of the Sony PSP, we wouldnâ??t be too surprised to find price cuts appearing in your local videogame stores before too longâ?¦

UPDATE

Today's earlier news has now been confirmed by Nintendo of America.

"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."

No word as of yet on a similar move throughout Europe, however we expect this to follow shortly...