Nintendo 3DS may launch in October, say UK industry sources

Nintendo’s 3DS will be released a full two months in advance of Christmas this year. UK industry sources have today informed us that the platform holder is readying an October launch for the system, which it will announce at E3.

That means it will go head-to-head with Microsoft’s own great hardware hope this winter, Project Natal. An October launch pre-dates that expiry date by a full six months and gives Nintendo a three month run up to Christmas.

The 3DS allows gamers to enjoy software with 3D effects without the need for any special glasses – but will also play regular DS titles. Professor Layton developer Level 5 is reportedly creating a custom 3D game for the system.

Nintendo 3DS may launch in October, say UK industry sources